For Buyers

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market   Some Highlights _x005F_x0001_Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. _x005F_x0001_Expect unsettling housing market headlines this...

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market   Some Highlights _x005F_x0001_Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. _x005F_x0001_Expect unsettling housing market headlines this...

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market   Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due to...

This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime   When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two fundamentals that prove this point.  1. The Current Mortgage Rate...

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High   Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions:  Why Are Mortgage Rates So High? When Will Rates Go Back...

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment   With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other investment...