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What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

Demographics / For Sellers / Interest Rates / Selling Myths

What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

If you’re considering selling your house right now, it’s likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about making a move in the first place. It’s true mortgage...

How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today

Demographics / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers / Rent vs. Buy

How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today

In today’s world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living. Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together under one roof. This includes siblings, parents, or...

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Housing Market Updates / Interest Rates

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):   That can feel like a little bit...

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Infographics / Move-Up Buyers / Rent vs. Buy

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights When deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors. Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time. If you’re ready to enjoy the advantages of owning a home, connect with a local...

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023

Buying Myths / First Time Home Buyers / For Buyers / Move-Up Buyers

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year...

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

Baby Boomers / Demographics / For Buyers / For Sellers

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren who may have gotten sick from school. Now that...

How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths / For Buyers / Infographics

How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time.  If you’re wondering if buying a home...