The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position
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Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers.
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Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy.
Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well [...]
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market.
If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for sale today than there were at this time last [...]
Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why so many Americans continue to value homeownership.
Contrary to popular belief, winter is a great time to buy a home. Although the peak season to buy a house is around spring and summer, there are many advantages to searching during the winter...READ MORE
When moving or buying in a new area, especially an area that you have never been to before, it is extremely important to do thorough research. Whether it's the location of a new job, home, or even just a neighborhood you are interested in buying in, you will benefit greatly by reviewing the neighborhood's crime rates, schools, restaurants or even just grocery stores. Check out our 10 tips to experience and be knowledgeable about an unknown city before moving.
Most homebuyers pay almost a quarter more for homes in areas that are more walkable, but that’s less than in previous years. In most U.S. cities, homes that are within walking distance of schools, grocery stores, shopping centers and other amenities sell for an average of 23.5% more than homes that are in cities that are car-dependent. . .
While larger markets typically capture population growth and migration headlines, there are plenty of smaller or mid-sized cities in the United States that are gaining residents at an impressive pace.
The competitive environment continues, posing challenges for homebuyers even with the market’s low interest rates, and possibly even incentivizing would-be sellers to stay in their home and refinance instead.
From failing to specialize in specific areas to not using all of a social media platform’s features to neglecting to optimize their website, many agents have experienced their share of marketing blunders. Today we have provided a list of 12 ways to improve marketing and snag good attention from prospective buyers.
Even in the face of record-low inventory and skyrocketing median home prices, homebuyers aren’t giving up on their homeownership dreams.
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This weekend you'll get the chance to view two of our stunning new listings in person. Open houses are happening this weekend and you won't want to miss seeing these gorgeous [...]
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Today's post is a spotlight for the gorgeous 132 Carlton Street in Brookline