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The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Feb 17, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

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The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy.
The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still in a sellers’ market.

The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Feb 6, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Selling Myths

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started coming down from last year’s peak, they’re still higher than they were a couple of years ago.

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

Feb 2, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

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.

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Jan 31, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Jan 25, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is headed, and understanding what that really means is mission critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. Here’s a deeper look.

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Jan 23, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains:

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