What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?
According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed…
Category: Buying
Why Do Homebuyers And Sellers Rarely Meet?
In most cases, home buyers and sellers do not meet face-to-face until their closing date. Real estate agents see a number of risks in introducing…
Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble
You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and…
Things To Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan
Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about…
Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation
Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what's happening with home prices. And some of those words…
Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success,…
Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down…
Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):“Consumer prices…
Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans
Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access…
Is the Housing Market Correcting?
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?…