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Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist…

Written by Spencer Eiseman

November 24, 2021

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Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and…

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November 21, 2021

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Your Home Equity Is Growing [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, today’s rising equity is great news. On average, homeowners have gained $51,500 in equity since this time last year.Whether it’s funding an education, fueling your next move, or…

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November 20, 2021

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What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?

If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers,…

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November 18, 2021

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Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January…

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November 17, 2021

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What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for…

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November 16, 2021

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Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.

The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much…

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November 15, 2021

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The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It…

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November 14, 2021

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4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to…

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November 13, 2021

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As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits…

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November 11, 2021

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Category: Market Insights

Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

Your Home Equity Is Growing [INFOGRAPHIC]

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall

As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

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