Should You Be Concerned About the Reintroduction of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages? If you recall the 2008 housing meltdown, you may recall how popular adjustable-rate mortgages, (also known as an ARM). And, after years of being nearly nonexistent, ARMs are becoming increasingly popular when buying a home. Let's look at why this is happening and why it's not a cause for alarm. Why...
Check out our latest video - What's Going To Happen With Mortgage Rates: So you've undoubtedly seen some news concerning inflation and mortgage rates, as well as something about a Federal Reserve (the Fed) decision. You may be wondering what it all means for you, especially if you're considering purchasing a home. Allow me to break it down for you. The Housing Market and...
Are you confused by all the headlines on the real estate market? If you're considering buying or selling a home, you're undoubtedly curious about what's going on with home prices, mortgage rates, housing availability, and other factors. Given how sensationalized today's headlines are, this is no simple assignment. According to Jay Thompson, a Real Estate Industry Consultant: Housing...
If you are concerned about the latest news of foreclosures rising in the U.S. it's important to put it into the correct context. Check out this video to learn more: You're not the only one if you've read recent news regarding the rise in foreclosures in the housing market. The tales in the media can, without question, be somewhat perplexing at the moment. They might even cause you to...
There's no question that the housing market today is very different from the crazy one of the past few years. In the second half of 2022, there was a significant change in the real estate market, which made many people think of the housing crisis of 2008. Even though there may be some similarities, there are big differences when you look at key factors between now and the last housing cycle. In the most...
Everyone wants to know what is in store for the 2023 Residential Real Estate Market. While we can't see into the future (wish we could, we'd make some Super Bowl bets!), we can look at the Data and what is happening with the economy in general to get a good idea. We think there will be two driving forces behind the 2023 real estate market. Curious about what we see on the horizon? Then check out this video...
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a crash coming? To answer this question, there are two things we want to understand. The first is the reality of...
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when the words they...
Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is nothing like it was in 2008. One of the key reasons why the market won’t crash this time is the current...
Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation have already retired. If this sounds...
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