by Norman Neu | Sep 17, 2023 | Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Market Trends, Market updates
Time for your monthly dive into the housing market trends for August 2023. Let’s break it down in a more casual, easy-to-digest manner: Homes Up for Grabs: There were 7.9% fewer homes up for sale compared to last year. Yep, it’s a bit of a decrease. ...
by Norman Neu | Sep 14, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough...
by Norman Neu | Sep 6, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of...
by Norman Neu | Aug 22, 2023 | Buyer, Buying myths, Interest Rates
If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s...
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by Norman Neu | Aug 4, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Infographic, Interest Rates, Pricing
Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on...
by Norman Neu | Aug 3, 2023 | Buyer, Buying myths, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to...
