- Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective that can help. The market actually isn’t at a standstill. While there weren’t as many sales last year as there’d be in a normal market, roughly 4.15 million homes still sold (not… Read more: Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?
- Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing MarketWondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so here’s the latest on two… Read more: Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
- How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in CashBuilding equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?” to “Why wouldn’t I?”… Read more: How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
- Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate AgentsPutting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market. That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a record low number are going the route of selling… Read more: Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
- Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet SpotA lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time. So, what’s the real advantage of selling your house before… Read more: Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
- Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time, budget, or resources to… Read more: Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
- Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your HouseIf you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed because you think you won’t find a house you like. To put… Read more: Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
- Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market CrashOne major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the last housing bubble, where many homeowners owed more than their homes were worth, today’s homeowners have far more equity than debt. That’s a big part of the reason why even though mortgage debt is at an… Read more: Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
- Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage RatesChances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve seen headlines about the early November Federal Funds Rate cut by the Federal Reserve (The Fed), maybe you got hopeful mortgage rates would start to decline right away. Although some… Read more: Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
- How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an even more detailed look at real… Read more: How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?