Archive for February, 2023

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

Monday, February 27th, 2023

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.” With spring approaching, now’s a great time to consider if buying […]

Why is Pre-Approval so Important?

Friday, February 24th, 2023

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about Getting pre-approved is an important first step towards buying a home. Let’s connect so you have the right tools to buy a home in today’s market! #preapproval #mortgage #lender CLICK HERE TO GET THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME! CLICK HERE for the above Freddie Mac mortgage graph to see where mortgage rates have been and where they are headed! […]

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in the coming year. Experts project a total […]

Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

Monday, February 20th, 2023

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local price trends still vary by market. But looking at national data, Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Ph.D., […]

Do you LOVE your home?

Friday, February 17th, 2023

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about loving your home and the changes in life that can might shift that! CLICK HERE TO GET THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME! CLICK HERE for the above Freddie Mac mortgage graph to see where mortgage rates have been and where they are headed! CLICK TO REFER THE SMITH TEAM!

Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?

Thursday, February 16th, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise While there are more houses for sale […]

Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years

Monday, February 13th, 2023

The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome […]

What does “As Is” mean when selling a home?

Friday, February 10th, 2023

CLICK ⬆️ to hear more about what “As Is” means when buying or selling a home! CLICK HERE TO GET THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME! CLICK HERE for the above Freddie Mac mortgage graph to see where mortgage rates have been and where they are headed! CLICK TO REFER THE SMITH TEAM!

Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in […]

The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started […]