• 2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

    2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers,Christel Novella

    If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. In fact, they’ve been below 7% for over a month now (see graph b

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  • Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

    Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years,Christel Novella

    Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 mo

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  • Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?

    Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?,Christel Novella

    If you’re looking to make a move, you want to be sure you have the latest information on the housing market. To help make that possible, here’s an update on the supply of homes for sale today. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, the number of homes available in your local market matters to you. T

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  • Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?

    Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?,Christel Novella

    This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year.But the truth is, many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and you

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  • People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges

    People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges,Christel Novella

    If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability s

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  • The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

    The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own,Christel Novella

    Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what

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  • The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

    The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling,Christel Novella

    If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes

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