The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

Tuesday Sep 26th, 2023

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    There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Considering how each one of these factors is changing gives you the full... [read more]

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

Tuesday Aug 22nd, 2023

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      Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This trend is good news if you’re looking to buy a home because a remote or hybrid work setup can help you overcome some of... [read more]

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today

Tuesday Nov 1st, 2022

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  New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with it. Here’s why. The Supply of Newly Built Homes Is Rising When looking for a home, you can... [read more]

Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.

Tuesday Sep 6th, 2022

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  Whether you've recently retired or are considering it, you could be weighing your options and attempting to envision a whole different phase of your life. You're not alone either. 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the normal retirement age of 65 per day, according to research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA), and just 47% of that cohort has retired as of yet. If this sounds like you, one thing worth considering is whether or not your current home will... [read more]

A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers

Friday Jul 29th, 2022

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Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales. However, the return to pre-pandemic levels is not a terrible thing. The property market really experienced some of its finest years in the years prior to the pandemic. To demonstrate how the current housing market is still... [read more]

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