Archives for October 2024

With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments, leading to a wave of foreclosures.But ... » Learn More about Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect.While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an ... » Learn More about How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says:“ . . . ... » Learn More about Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices.Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look ... » Learn More about What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

Some HighlightsYou may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise.Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts, you could gain about $90k in equity in that time.So, you could wait, but ... » Learn More about Why Buying Now Is Worth It