Archive for November, 2022

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the […]

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

Monday, November 21st, 2022

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power for […]

Thankful & Grateful!

Friday, November 18th, 2022

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about how much we have to be thankful & grateful for this year! CLICK HERE TO GET THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME! CLICK HERE on the above Freddie Mac mortgage graph to see where mortgage rates have been and where they are headed! CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR CURRENT & COMING SOON LISTINGS! CLICK TO REFER THE SMITH TEAM!

Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter

Thursday, November 17th, 2022

There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident […]

Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have been much tighter and homeowners have historically […]

Thank You For Your Service

Friday, November 11th, 2022

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about the benefits of a VA loan! CLICK HERE TO GET THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME! CLICK ⬆️ on the above Freddie Mac mortgage graph to see where mortgage rates have been and where they are headed! CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR CURRENT & COMING SOON LISTINGS! CLICK TO REFER THE SMITH TEAM!

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

Thursday, November 10th, 2022

Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your best […]

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

Monday, November 7th, 2022

Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation. Here […]

How to prepare your home for winter

Friday, November 4th, 2022

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about a few chores to tackle this fall to prepare for winter! CLICK HERE TO GET THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME! CLICK ⬆️ on the above Freddie Mac mortgage graph to see where mortgage rates have been and where they are headed! CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR CURRENT & COMING SOON LISTINGS! CLICK TO REFER THE SMITH TEAM!  

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The study explains how they’re breaking into the market: “. . . younger generations […]