If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried youve missed your chance to sell, heres what you need to know. Buyer demand hasnt disappeared, its just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years.

Buyer Demand Then and Now

During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, and that spurred a significant rise in buyer demand. This year, as rates increased due to factors like [...]

Theres no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Heres a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this [...]

If youve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching whats happened with mortgage rates over the past year. Its true theyve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to [...]

One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic and it [...]

Theres no doubt about the fact that the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we saw over the past two years. But what does that mean for you if youre thinking of selling your house?

While home prices are still appreciating in most markets and experts say that will continue, theyre climbing at a slower pace because rising mortgage rates are creating [...]

What would a recession mean for the local housing market?

Some Highlights

• If youre wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, heres what history tells us.
• In four of the last six recessions, home prices actually appreciated, only falling during the early 90s and the housing crash in
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Whether youve just retired or youre thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And youre not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation have already [...]

Why Experts Say the Housing Market Wont Crash

Some Highlights

• Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say todays market is fundamentally different in many ways.
• First, there isnt an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means signs say there wont be a wave
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