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Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

March 17, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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Today’s housing market is different than it was in 2008.
Lending standards have tightened, foreclosures have declined, home inventory is much lower, and homeowners have far more equity.

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

March 2, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates.

Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

February 16, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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.

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 27, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.
On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term.

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

January 24, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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:

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

January 23, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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:

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

January 20, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters.
While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared to the more normal level of appreciation, which is 3-4%.

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

January 18, 2023 Eileen Kedersha

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.

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

December 21, 2022 Eileen Kedersha

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. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something that’s never happened before […]

Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months

December 20, 2022 Eileen Kedersha

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. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Because there was […]