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Monthly Archives: November 2021

    Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 30, 2021

    There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us. Read More

    How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 24, 2021

    Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5% for full year 2022.” If... Read More

    Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 23, 2021

    With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, we’ll continue to see a rash of troublesome headlines over the next few months. To make sure you aren’t paralyzed by a headline, turn to reliable resources for a look at what to expect from the housing market next year. Read More

    4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 22, 2021

    Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. Read More

    Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 17, 2021

    If you’ve recently retired, your home may not fit your new lifestyle. The good news is, you’ve likely built-up significant equity that can fuel your next move. According to the latest Homeowner Equity Insights report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained more than $50,000 in equity over the past 12 months alone. That, plus today’s sellers’ market, presents a great opportunity to sell your house and address your evolving needs. Read More

    Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 16, 2021

    Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s why selling this winter is a win for you. Read More

    4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 15, 2021

    As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a few things you should think about before you settle on renting for another year. Read More

    What’s Happening with Home Prices?

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 12, 2021

    According to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, home values have increased by 18.1% compared to this time last year. Additionally, prices have gone up at an accelerated pace for each of the last eight months (see graph below): Read More

    How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 10, 2021

    In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season. Read More

    Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

    By Client Care Coordinator | November 9, 2021

    With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. Read More