Real Estate

Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past few weeks are any ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High

If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to ... » Learn More about Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize.Here’s a deeper look at what you need to know ... » Learn More about What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity

Some HighlightsBack in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time.Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash.Inventory data shows ... » Learn More about 3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash

Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time.If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have ... » Learn More about Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes