by Janet Ortega | Jun 14, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating...
by Janet Ortega | Apr 14, 2022 | For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more...
by Janet Ortega | Oct 15, 2021 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths
As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances are high that some of the more recent storylines you’ve come across mention terms like cooling or slowing when talking about where the market is...
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by Janet Ortega | Sep 17, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple...
by Janet Ortega | Jul 21, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Over the past year, many homeowners realized what they need in a home is changing, especially with the rise in remote work. If you’re longing for a dedicated home office or a change in scenery, now may be the time to find the home that addresses your evolving needs....
by Janet Ortega | May 18, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings. In an...
