My Blog

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put yourhome searchon hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated andhousing supplyhas grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition [Read More]

If youre thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could beselling your houseand finding a home that more closelyfits your needs.Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few thin [Read More]

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put yourhome searchon hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated andhousing supplyhas grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition [Read More]

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting theeconomy, some are wondering if its a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of theMortgage Bankers Association(MBA),explains:The desire for homeowners [Read More]

Theres no denyingmortgage ratesare higher now than they were last year. And if youre thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. Thats because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to make a purchase this winter, youll need [Read More]

If youre thinking aboutselling your house, youre likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While its not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, were still in a sellers market. That means you havent missed your window.Realtor.comexplains:. . . whil [Read More]

If youre thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. ThePew Research Centerdefines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the number of individuals choosing multigenerational livi [Read More]

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while theres some debate around whether were officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound [Read More]

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the2022 Consumer Insights ReportfromMyndfound the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Lets explore just a few of the reasons why so many Americans continue to val [Read More]

As you look ahead to the winter season, youre likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, finding a [Read More]