You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008.
Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
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Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers
Are you planning to sell your house?
Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week.
A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity.
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing.
Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years.
This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime
When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market.
Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now.
Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year.
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market.