by Aaron Wluka | Sep 6, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Interests Rates
If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of...
by Aaron Wluka | Jul 19, 2023 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s...
by Aaron Wluka | Jul 6, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers, Selling Myths
One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on...
by Aaron Wluka | Jun 28, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates
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. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it. Every month,...
by Aaron Wluka | Jun 21, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers
Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from...
by Aaron Wluka | Jun 14, 2023 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers, Pricing, Sellers
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too. Here’s how...