Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?

Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says:  “In stock [...]

By |2024-08-01T17:30:05+00:00August 1st, 2024|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?

Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the industry: [...]

By |2024-07-02T15:42:50+00:00July 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024

How an Agent Helps Market Your House

You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers and found one of the top things they were looking for is help marketing their house to potential buyers. Maybe that’s what you need the most help [...]

By |2024-05-30T15:33:49+00:00May 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How an Agent Helps Market Your House

Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

  Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percentage of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is on the rise (see graph below): Why [...]

By |2024-05-01T13:31:53+00:00May 1st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

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?

Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate Celebrates 15 Years

Ashurst Niemeyer, a leading real estate company in Fairhope, Alabama, is thrilled to announce its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the real estate industry and creating clients for life. Founded by a dynamic mother and son duo, Judy Niemeyer and Morgan Ashurst, the company has thrived for a decade and a half, becoming [...]

By |2024-02-22T14:32:49+00:00January 15th, 2024|Real Estate|Comments Off on Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate Celebrates 15 Years

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

Should I Sell My House This Fall?

With everything happening in the housing market recently, you might have some questions about selling your house. Here are a few things you might be wondering, and the answers to help you make a confident decision. 1.  Should I Wait To Sell My House? The supply of homes for sale is still low, so we’re [...]

By |2023-10-02T19:16:38+00:00October 2nd, 2023|Homeownership, Residential|Comments Off on Should I Sell My House This Fall?

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

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
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