Building a home is an exciting venture, but it can also be a big project that takes a lot of planning and preparation. One of the most crucial aspects of home construction is the foundation. Without a solid foundation, a…
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes…
What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market
Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely…
VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Homeownership
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty…
What Makes A House A Home?
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home thanks to the appreciation in market value over time, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home…
What Experts Are Saying About The 2023 Housing Market
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed…
Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains
If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the…
Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around.…
How Homeownership Can Help Shield You From Inflation
It’s almost impossible to have not heard about rising inflation in recent months. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch…
The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines
Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you. In truth, the headlines don’t give…
Planning To Retire? It Could Be Time To Make A Move
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and buying a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a…
2023 Housing Market Forecast
A Few Highlights From The Forecast From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation. Although home sales may slow, the overall outlook is still good.…