Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there.The simple truth is foreclosure filings ... » Learn More about One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it's also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to ... » Learn More about If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Should You Wait for Lower Rates?
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one.A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As if moving ... » Learn More about Should You Wait for Lower Rates?
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.
Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what ... » Learn More about Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.
Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.
You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:Is this the start of a crash?What does this mean for my house?Let’s clear this up right away. This is not a crash. And your home is not suddenly losing ... » Learn More about Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.
