Tag: Mortgage Rates

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

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Posted on 07/31/2023

Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today. The ShowingTime Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring homes. The graph below uses that index to...

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

Housing Market

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Posted on 07/23/2023

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. There is one thing that’s historically a good indicator of what’ll happen with rates, and that’s the relationship...

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Interest Rates

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Posted on 07/23/2023

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below shows the trend...

Home Prices Are Rebounding

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Posted on 07/19/2023

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some, but that’s because we’re comparing to a 'unicorn'...

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

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Posted on 07/06/2023

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes on and...

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

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Posted on 07/03/2023

When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking a close look at their wish list and re-evaluating what features they really need...

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

First Time Homebuyers

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Posted on 06/24/2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate. An...

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Credit Scores

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Posted on 06/21/2023

Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may feel a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and...

Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

Housing Market

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Posted on 06/13/2023

If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason you want to make a change in the first place. It’s true...

This Real Estate Market Is Strong

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Posted on 06/08/2023

When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two fundamentals that prove this point. 1. The Current Mortgage...