In today's tough housing market for buyers, it can be challenging to find a home and deal with changing mortgage rates. But don't lose hope -- there are some benefits to today's market that are great reasons to stick with your search:
Read MoreWhat a ride the last few years in real estate have been! While buyer competition has lessened, that doesn't necessarily mean that homes have been easy to come by -- or get into. But WHY?
Let's break it down: the BIGGEST challenge the housing market is facing overall is how few homes there are for sale; AKA "low inventory" continuing to be at play, making us collectively recall those fundamental supply and demand economics classes of our youths.
On March 15th, NAR (The National Association of Realtors) and plaintiffs reached a proposed settlement agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions; the settlement is subject to court approval. You may have seen or read a lot of conflicting headlines regarding this in the time since -- especially theorizing on what the settlement "could" mean in the world of real estate.
Whether you’re thinking of selling your house this spring or just want to do a reset, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready! Here are some valuable tips you can use, especially if you're planning to take advantage of the busiest time of the year for the real estate market
As the Baby Boomer generation gracefully ages, their housing decisions are poised to shape the real estate landscape for years to come. With the youngest Boomers hitting 60 this year, and older Boomers reaching their golden years, the lifestyle choices of this generation will have a massive impact on the U.S. economy and the housing market.