The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, and many called… [Read More]
SEP/OCT 2022 NEWSLETTER 🎙️
Park City, Utah — a mansion fit for a Bond villain, or maybe Bond himself, is being constructed. While many of us were busy deciding whether or not to put on pants for our Zoom meetings (or months off) during the shutdown, Matt Alcone of Alcone Ventures bought some land for this surreal project. Based on the James Bond movie Spectre, this… [Read More]
Home Prices for 2023 🏡💸
Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long they will last. So if you’re asking yourself: what’s ahead… [Read More]
Check the Value of Your Home 🏡💰
While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in your wealth… [Read More]
Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. First, buyer demand hasn’t disappeared; it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit… [Read More]
Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down?
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things slowing down, or is a crash coming? To answer… [Read More]
Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market
Tracing mortgage rates have defined the 2022 housing market. Unfortunately, rising rates have also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.” If you’re thinking of buying a home or have… [Read More]
Getting Your House Ready To Sell? 🏡
In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – do before selling… [Read More]
Should I Sell My House This Year?🤔
Should I Sell My House This Year? There’s no denying the housing market is shifting this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift gives you some unique benefits when you sell. So here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this… [Read More]
Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. They’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now’s the time to make your move,… [Read More]