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Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?

Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?

Even if you’re not looking to move immediately, you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market. When we look at historical trends and what’s happening right now, we can find your answers. Based on historical data, mortgage rates decreased in the months before and home prices and sales increased the year after the election. The facts show that presidential elections only...

Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home

Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home

There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know. Prices are not expected to crash, it is possible to buy even with student loan debt, and there are programs that can help you save for a down payment. Don’t let scary myths delay your homebuying plans. Let's connect so you have a pro to help you separate the facts from your...

Why Buying Now Is Worth It

Why Buying Now Is Worth It

You 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 you’ll miss out on a lot of equity if you do. If you’re ready and able to buy, let’s connect so you can start...

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below): As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has ticked up, affordability has improved significantly. When you add all of that up, it’s getting less expensive to buy a home...

Buy Now, or Wait? (Infographic)

Buy Now, or Wait? (Infographic)

If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity. Should you buy now or wait? Let’s discuss it together, so you can make your best...