January 2023 - Lending A Hand

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Post published:31 January, 2023
Post category:For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. (more…)

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Post published:30 January, 2023
Post category:For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers New Construction

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. (more…)

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:27 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers Pricing

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Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Post published:26 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up. (more…)

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Post published:25 January, 2023
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is headed, and understanding what that really means is mission critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. Here’s a deeper look. (more…)

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Post published:24 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: (more…)

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Post published:23 January, 2023
Post category:For Sellers Pricing Selling Myths

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: (more…)

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:20 January, 2023
Post category:For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Pricing

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Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

Post published:19 January, 2023
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

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Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Post published:18 January, 2023
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Pricing

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.

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