May 2023

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity to Leverage Right Now

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your equity grows over time: “Housing wealth …

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The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

  May 11, 2023 For SellersHousing Market UpdatesSelling Myths If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their …

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Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

  May 1, 2023 For BuyersFirst Time Home BuyersBuying MythsRent vs. Buy Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily …

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