In today's world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home.

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision.

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons.

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023.

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time. I

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

Are you thinking about selling your house?

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale.

Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy?

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change?

If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment.

Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs.

Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.

While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer projected to decrease.

Let’s connect so you know what’s happening with home values in our local area.

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way:

“Buyers should expect that over the next 12 to 24 months there will be a notable increase in the number of entry-level homes available.”

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage rates have been historically compared to where they are now. Beyond that, it’s important to understand their relationship with inflation for insights into where mortgage rates might go in the near future.

Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines got it wrong.

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your house?

Finding your dream home is not just about bricks and mortar; it's about finding a place where memories are made and dreams come to life. As you embark on this exciting journey, allow me to show you why choosing me as your Realtor is the key to unlocking the door to your future.