Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is incre
Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices?Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectatio
The Spring Housing Season is Upon Us & What’s Hot and What’s Not in Greater Phoenix
As we head into the Spring housing market, our friends over at the Cromford Report are sharing what’s hot and what’s not about what is typically the busiest buying season of the year. Things are warming up in more ways than one, but there are still great advantages for both buyers and sellers. For
The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire
If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other
Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House
If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening up your
Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why. An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale now compared to the same week last year. That tells
The Truth About Down Payments
If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your lo
Should You Buy Down Your Mortgage Interest Rate? | Pros and Cons
by Tom Bonetto When interest rates are high, some borrowers may choose to buy down their interest rate to lower monthly payments and make their mortgage more affordable. Buying down the interest rate means paying an extra upfront fee to get a lower rate and monthly payment. This is referred to as bu
When will interest rates fall — and how fast?
Mortgage applications are up by 25% with only slight rate changes. When will rates fall and how fast, hear what this economist has to say. When will interest rates fall — and how fast? by Russell Price, Chief Economist – Ameriprise FinancialThe direction of interest rates will undoubtedly be one of