What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?
A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health…
Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price…
Why Home Equity Is a Bright Spark in the Housing Market
Given how we have seen more unemployment claims than ever before over the past several weeks, fear is spreading widely. Some good news, however, shows that more than 4 million…
Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales?
The impact of the unemployment rate on home sales doesn’t seem to be as strong as we may have thought.
5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the 2008 Housing Crash
There are many reasons indicating this real estate market is nothing like 2008. Here are five visuals to show the dramatic differences.
Why the Stock Market Correction Probably Won’t Impact Home Values
If the current situation is more like the markets in the early 2000s versus the markets during the Great Recession, home values should be minimally affected, if at all.
Real Estate Is Soaring, But Not Like 2008
Today, the strength of the housing market is actually helping prevent a setback in the overall economy.
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The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying Process
Even with home price growth accelerating, today’s low-interest-rate environment has made home affordability the best it’s been since early 2018.
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The Overlooked Financial Advantages of Homeownership
There are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more.
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Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey
It’s highly recommended that you work with your lender to get pre-approved before you begin house hunting. Pre-approval will tell you how much home you can afford and can help you move faster, and with greater confidence, in competitive markets.