One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change?

While investors are part of the market, according to Redfin, they’re a relatively small part:

As mortgage rates come down, buyer activity is going to go up.

It’s time to spread the news! Mortgage rates reached their lowest level since February 2023.

Home prices always vary by local market. But the headlines you see about declines may cause unnecessary fear.

Do you realize how much equity you have? Over the last 5 years, home values climbed by about 60%. And in the last 30, they’ve tripled.

With inventory on the rise, some people are asking: is the housing market finally balancing out?

There’s a lot of anticipation surrounding the September Federal Reserve meeting and when they’ll start to cut Federal Funds Rate. Fed doesn’t control mortgage rates, but their actions have an impact on housing either way.

Mortgage rates are declining. And that may make you wonder if it’s time to jump back into the market. While they’re not going back to pandemic lows, experts say rates could continue to drop as long as inflation eases. So, what number do you want to see rates hit before you’re ready to move? Drop it in a comment below. And I’ll be the first to let you know when we get there.

Mortgage rates have been trending down recently. While that’s good news for your homebuying plans, it’s important to know that rates can be unpredictable because they’re affected by many factors.

If you’ve been holding off on purchasing a home because of funds, using tools like down payments assistance can be a great way to finally make the move.

You likely remember what happened to home prices in 2008. The graphs in today’s content help show why today’s housing market is nothing like it was back then, and why you don’t have to worry about another crash.

If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're building equity much faster than you might think.

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales.

Climate change is impacting where people buy homes.

Lately, questions have been flooding in about how or if this year’s Presidential election will impact the housing market. If we had to take a guess, you’re probably getting them too.

Have you been seeing headlines about home price cuts lately? Understanding the difference between asking price and sold price is essential today - because prices aren’t falling, and those headlines are doing more to terrify than clarify.

The reality is, many homeowners worry about selling because of higher mortgage rates, but they might not realize a solution could be in their home equity.

June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year.

If you have student loan debt, keep reading. A lot of people think they can’t buy a home if they’re still paying off student loans. But here's the scoop: that isn’t necessarily true. Other people with student loans are becoming homeowners – maybe you can too. Each situation is different, but if you have questions or want to learn more about your options, reach out to a trusted lender.