As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now's the time to make your move, the best place to turn to for that information is the professionals. Here's a summary of the latest mortgage rate forecasts from housing market experts.
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September
12
12
Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
If you've been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what's happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It's true they've risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow?
August
22
22
Why a Home Inspection Is Important
Some Highlights
- If you're buying a home, here's what you should know about your home inspection and why it's so important.
- A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road.
- Let's connect so you have an expert on your side to guide you through the process.
*Source: Keeping Current Matters, Inc. 2022
August
8
8
Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market
When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a foreclosure crisis wouldn't happen again. Here's why forbearance worked.
Forbearance enabled nearly five million homeowners to get back on their feet in a time when having the security and protection of a home was more important than ever. Those in need were able to work with their banks and lenders to stay in their homes rather than go into foreclosure. Marina Walsh,...
August
3
3
3 Graphs To Show This Isn't a Housing Bubble
With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what'll happen next. It's only natural for concerns to creep in that it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. The good news is, there's concrete data to show why this is nothing like the last time.
There's a Shortage of Homes on the Market Today, Not a Surplus
The supply of inventory needed to sustain a normal real estate market is approximately six months. Anything more than that is an overabundance and will causes prices to depreciate. Anything less...
July
26
26
What's Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?
If you're thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what's going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year. While experts say price growth will moderate due to the shifting market, ongoing appreciation is expected. That means home prices won't fall. Here's a look at two key reasons experts forecast continued price growth: supply and demand.