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ICYMI: One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: http://dlvr.it/Sk8G5Q

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After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down. http://dlvr.it/Sk6zng

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One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: http://dlvr.it/Sk43X8

FYI: Some Highlights * As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. * These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. http://dlvr.it/Sk3BCy

FYI: According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. http://dlvr.it/Sk15sx

ICYMI: Some Highlights * As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. * These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. http://dlvr.it/Sk0VPc

FYI: Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: http://dlvr.it/SjytPw

ICYMI: According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. http://dlvr.it/Sjy6lv

Some Highlights * As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. * These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. http://dlvr.it/SjwqR8

FYI: The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: http://dlvr.it/Sjvsg4

ICYMI: Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: http://dlvr.it/Sjv2LQ

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. http://dlvr.it/SjskJs

FYI: To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast. http://dlvr.it/SjrnQ4

ICYMI: The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: http://dlvr.it/SjqyZJ

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: http://dlvr.it/SjpddS

ICYMI: To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast. http://dlvr.it/SjmvRh

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: http://dlvr.it/SjlZzg

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast. http://dlvr.it/Sjhjr0

FYI: Some Highlights * The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. * The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still in a sellers’ market. http://dlvr.it/SjgqQK

FYI: The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. http://dlvr.it/SjdqHp

ICYMI: Some Highlights * The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. * The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still in a sellers’ market. http://dlvr.it/SjdGTj

FYI: If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built. http://dlvr.it/Sjbm5M

ICYMI: The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. http://dlvr.it/Sjb4qw

Some Highlights * The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. * The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still in a sellers’ market. http://dlvr.it/SjYsQk

FYI: [:en]No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. http://dlvr.it/SjY0j8

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ICYMI: If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built. http://dlvr.it/SjXBVG

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. http://dlvr.it/SjVy3R

FYI: Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. http://dlvr.it/SjV333

ICYMI: [:en]No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. http://dlvr.it/SjTG61

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built. http://dlvr.it/SjS0vF

 

ICYMI: Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. http://dlvr.it/SjQKyz

[:en]No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. http://dlvr.it/SjP5LS

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Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. http://dlvr.it/SjLF3H

FYI: Some Highlights * In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. * To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. http://dlvr.it/SjKR5B

FYI: 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008. http://dlvr.it/SjHWXk

ICYMI: Some Highlights * In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. * To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. http://dlvr.it/SjGzjB

FYI: The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome in a market that has fewer homes for sale than it did in the years leading up to the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SjFXfs

ICYMI: 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008. http://dlvr.it/SjDsXc

Some Highlights * In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. * To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. http://dlvr.it/SjChlZ

FYI: As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for households of color. It’s an important experience to talk about, along with how it can make all the difference for diverse homebuyers to work with the right real estate experts. http://dlvr.it/SjBsRb

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ICYMI: The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome in a market that has fewer homes for sale than it did in the years leading up to the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SjB94Q

67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008. http://dlvr.it/Sj90FN