An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. But there are some early signs that more listings […]
“One pressing concern if you’re considering relocating is: Why is housing inventory low, making it challenging to find a house to purchase? Waiting for more options might seem like a good idea, but it might not be the most advantageous approach. Here’s the reason.” There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but that shortage isn’t just a […]
Are you someone who’s lived in your current house for a while and feels the itch for a change? Thinking about selling your house? There’s much to ponder over. Will you relocate to a different state or stay in the vicinity? Is it the right time to downsize, or perhaps you need more room for […]
When considering buying a home in Little Rock, it’s essential to understand where the Little Rock real estate market stands and its projected trajectory. You might’ve come across varied news about home prices, but the real estate landscape here is flourishing more than anticipated. And as per the latest data, experts believe this uptrend will […]
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. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move […]
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: In some ways, smaller homes are already here. When the pandemic hit, the meaning of home changed. People […]
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 […]
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. While there […]
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? The latest Existing Home Sales Report from […]
Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two. The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation is the measure of price growth specific to housing. It comes from a survey of […]