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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

By Keeping Current Matters - June 28, 2022
There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have reached a turning point. As you may have already heard, the number of homes for s

The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

By Keeping Current Matters - June 21, 2022
  If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how it works. Because there’s an ongoing imbalance between the n

Is the Housing Market Correcting?

By Keeping Current Matters - June 14, 2022
  If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs to remember is that the past two ye

Sellers Have an Opportunity as Home Prices Re-Accelerate

By Keeping Current Matters - May 24, 2022
  As mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder if the value of their homes would fall. Here’s the good news. Historically, when mortgage rates rise by a percentage point or more, home values continue to appreciate. The latest data on home prices seems to confirm that trend. According to data from CoreLogic, home price ap

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional.

By Keeping Current Matters - May 17, 2022
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers have limited options and may be more willing to take on repairs themselves. If you’re thinking about selling your house, connect with a real est

Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here's What Experts Say.

By Keeping Current Matters - May 10, 2022
  Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices?&

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

By Keeping Current Matters - May 03, 2022
  With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale. Here’s a look at how that breaks do

lWhy Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

By Keeping Current Matters - April 19, 2022
    Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The lender will check out your personal finan

Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

By Keeping Current Matters - April 12, 2022
    If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house before you list it. Either way, any money you get back from y

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

By Keeping Current Matters - March 29, 2022
  Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past several years (excluding 2020, since it was an atypical year). When applied to the current

The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today

By Keeping Current Matters - March 01, 2022
    Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply. Purchaser demand is very strong right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their latest Existing Home Sales Report which reveals that sales surged in January

What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

By Keeping Current Matters - February 15, 2022
  If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things you should consider when deciding what to renovate and update before li

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