Archive for January, 2023

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Monday, January 30th, 2023

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before as well as newly built ones. […]

How Zillow Is Messing With You And Your Home

Friday, January 27th, 2023

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about how Zillow is messing with you and your home! 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!  

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Thursday, January 26th, 2023

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to […]

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so sellers might wish to adjust accordingly […]

Do you have questions about selling your house in today’s market?

Friday, January 20th, 2023

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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans. Today, the rate […]

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

Monday, January 16th, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to see what could lie […]

What Does 2023 Hold For The Housing Market?

Friday, January 13th, 2023

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about what the experts are saying about the 2023 housing market! For more info check out: https://www.twincitiesliving.com/blog/what-experts-are-saying-about-the-2023-housing-market/ 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 […]

Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

Thursday, January 12th, 2023

There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008 housing crisis. While there may be a few similarities, when looking at key […]

What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

Monday, January 9th, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed the pace of home sales, and moderated home prices. But what about 2023? An article from HousingWire offers this […]