The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise.  With today's turbulent market, why are people buying?

Whether you’re a potentialhomebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals.

Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall.  Let's look at what the experts are predicting for the market.

s there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house.  If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal.

Let's look at why it's still a good time to sell.

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.  How does this affect those who are thinking of buying a home?

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now?

Ff you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year.  In this podcast we talk about what the experts are saying.

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In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important.

Let's talk about why its important and what the experts suggest you do if your looking to buy.

Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But if you’re thinking about listing your house, you probably want to know: what does being in a sellers’ market really mean?

Todays podcast is a short, but informative look at todays market.

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common.  Let's talk about some ways to make your offer stand out in a competitive market.

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