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Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

By Robert DeVore | Sep 7, 2023

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way: “Buyers should expect that over the next 12 […]

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Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

By Robert DeVore | Sep 7, 2023

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage rates have […]

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Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

By Robert DeVore | Sep 5, 2023

Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines got it wrong. […]

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Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

By Robert DeVore | Sep 5, 2023

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your house? The […]

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How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

By Robert DeVore | Sep 1, 2023

Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two. The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation is the measure of price growth specific to housing. It […]

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Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

By Robert DeVore | Aug 30, 2023

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring […]

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Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

By Robert DeVore | Aug 29, 2023

Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as much. As an article from Bankrate says: […]

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Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

By Robert DeVore | Aug 29, 2023

Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned straight from living under their parents’ roofs to […]

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More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

By Robert DeVore | Aug 24, 2023

There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house. More Jobs Are Being Created […]

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