Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

By Jeannine Lemmon | 05/03/2023 | Comments Off on Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint…

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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

By Jeannine Lemmon | 05/02/2023 | Comments Off on A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, it’ll be mild and short. As…

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Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

By Jeannine Lemmon | 05/01/2023 | Comments Off on Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988.  And, data from the…

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