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Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of Continue Reading

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the So, while foreclosures are rising, keeping perspective in mind is key. As Bill McBride, Founder and Author of Calculated Risk, noted just last Continue Reading

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to When you think about affordability, remember the full picture includes more than just mortgage rates and prices. Wages need Continue Reading

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of Bottom Line Homes that are priced at current market value are still selling. To make sure you price your house appropriately, Continue Reading

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: Continue Reading

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about The chart above provides a look at the most recent reports from Case-Shiller, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Black Knight, and CoreLogic. It shows how, on a national Continue Reading

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as Continue Reading

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and Continue Reading