Waiting for a big decline in mortgage rates may not be the best strategy. CLICK HERE for the full blog. 

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Click HERE for full blog. 

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed the pace of home sales, and moderated home prices. But what about 2023?

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A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one.

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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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From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation.

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If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates.

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You May Be Able To Use Your Equity To Sell Your House

Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its market value based on factors like price appreciation.

In today’s real estate market, many homeowners have far more equity in their homes than they realize due to the home price appreciation we’ve seen over the past few years.

For the first time since March, the total number of mortgage loans in forbearance has decreased to 8.48% from the previous week of 8.55% (Mortgage Bankers Association). Currently, there are 4.2M homeowners with forbearance plans.

 

While 20% might help persuade the seller with immediate cash compensation, it can be hard to save up this amount of money- especially when timing your purchase with the market.