Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that isn’t going to happen. According to Jacob Channel, Senior Economist at LendingTree, the [...]

By |2024-03-07T20:52:59+00:00March 7th, 2024|Homeownership, Investment, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?

If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Over the past year, one factor that’s really limited the options [...]

By |2024-02-01T16:35:46+00:00February 1st, 2024|Homeownership, Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?

Top 3 Housing Market Questions

When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a [...]

By |2023-11-30T19:30:23+00:00November 30th, 2023|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Top 3 Housing Market Questions

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low

When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are for sale right now. Here’s what you need to know about the current inventory situation and what it means for [...]

By |2023-11-29T14:02:27+00:00November 3rd, 2023|Homeownership, Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

  While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sold within a month and the average saw 3.5 offers [...]

By |2023-08-02T19:59:29+00:00August 2nd, 2023|About, Real Estate|Comments Off on Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator of what’ll happen with rates, and that’s the relationship between [...]

By |2023-07-19T15:33:33+00:00July 19th, 2023|Homeownership, Mortgage Rates|Comments Off on Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

Selling your house in Baldwin County is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what you [...]

By |2023-06-26T21:25:51+00:00June 26th, 2023|Real Estate|Comments Off on The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April [...]

By |2023-05-11T19:15:06+00:00May 11th, 2023|Homeownership, Real Estate|Comments Off on The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint [...]

By |2023-05-03T15:55:17+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Real Estate|Comments Off on Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. [...]

By |2023-04-18T16:44:20+00:00April 18th, 2023|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
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