Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you […]
Read MoreWhy Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your home buying plans? Here’s what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled One […]
Read MoreJust announced were these 10 insightful predictions for 2024 from Matthew Gardner, Windermere’s Chief Economist. ⬇️ 1️⃣ Although some suggest there will be a housing bubble in 2024, I find this implausible. 2️⃣ Inflation and the economy are starting to slow, which leads me to believe that mortgage rates will drop to around 6% in […]
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard the supply of homes for sale is still low, and that means your house should stand out to buyers who are craving more options. But you may also be wondering, once you sell, how does the current supply impact your own move? And, will you be able […]
Read MoreThe benefits of buying new construction ⬇️ New-construction homes come with many advantages that aren’t found in older houses. Here’s a few things of importance to note when making your decision to purchase new vs. resale. 1️⃣ New homes rarely need repairs/renovations. Oftentimes when purchasing a pre-owned home, the buyer will need to set aside funds to […]
Read MoreEven with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a move, that […]
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