Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic.
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Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic.
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years.
The housing market has been going through shifts lately.
Are you planning to buy a home this spring?
During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones.
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.
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.
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: