Category: Selling

  • Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

    Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

    Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from Bankrate explains: “Home equity is the difference between your home’s value and the…

  • Houses Are Still Selling Fast

    Houses Are Still Selling Fast

    Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the…

  • Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

    Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

    As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage…

  • Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm

    Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm

    Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story. The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usually happens…

  • 2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

    2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

    If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can influence mortgage rates.…

  • Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?

    Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?

    If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Over the past year, one factor…

  • Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024

    Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024

    Even though home prices are going up nationally, some people are still worried they might come down. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae found that 24% of people think home prices will actually decline over the next 12 months. That means almost one out of every four people are dealing with that…