What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation.

Here are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let’s look closely at each one.

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According to recent research, U.S. housing markets are cooling with more than 25% of sellers cutting their prices this year. Wondering why? Rising interest rates are the answer. Although there is a cut in prices, there are some housing markets that remain as hot as ever. Here is a list of of the hottest housing markets in the USA right now and the best places for purchasing a home in 2022. 

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10.) Hummingbird Cay, The Bahamas: $35M

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10.) 144 Springfield Point Rd., Wolfeboro NH

$19,500,000

This luxurious "Lakeside Manor" on the Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline is the ultimate respite, offering both privacy and maximum comfort. It comes with a spa, sauna, gym, theater, 900+ bottle wine tasting room, [...]

Freshly updated and conveniently located, charming 174 Plymouth Road has everything that could be desired in a home. It occupies 1,363 square feet on a 0.70 acre lot and is listed at $480,000. This home features three comfortable bedrooms, a modern full bath, a kitchen, and a spacious living room.

55 June Lane is the perfect space for those looking to settle down in the beautiful town of Newton, MA. This Raised Ranch style home of 2,280 sq. ft. is rich with character and contains three spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a finished basement prepared to be converted into a private lounging area, a gym, a music room, etc., as well as two wood burning fireplaces bound to keep you and your family comfortable and cozy through the Boston winters!

Welcome to the beautiful 4 bedroom and 1.5 bathroom home, 3 Emsley Terrace in Methuen, listed for $549,000! Located conveniently in West Methuen, this gorgeous listing is right by many prominent schools, shopping centers, and routes 93 and 495. You will definitely feel right at home in this quiet, close-knit neighborhood and community . . . READ MORE

After 33 years of living on the south shore of MA, Joe Perry, Aerosmith's lead guitarist, has decided to put on the market his 7.14-acre mansion for $4.5M. The rock star's estate offers 5-bedrooms and eight bathrooms, totaling 14-rooms within the main house. 

Newly constructed listing alert- 15 Lucille Place, Newton and it is listed for $1.9M! This beautiful newly constructed home showcases a warm and inviting open-concept floor plan, which includes 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The modern home is conveniently located on a quiet deadend street in Newton Upper Falls and has direct access to Mass Pike and train systems. The location and proximity to many public transits make commuting in and out of the city of Boston a breeze. . . READ MORE