The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023 Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish […]
How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights _x005F_x0001_ If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. _x005F_x0001_ On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time. _x005F_x0001_ If you’re wondering if buying a home is […]
Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?
Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks? The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains: “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the […]
Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home
Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either […]
Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership
Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there's more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits […]
The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation
The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need […]