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Are You Ignoring Your Biggest Financial Asset?

You probably check your bank account regularly—but when was the last time you checked on the equity in your home? For many people, home equity is their largest financial asset, yet it gets far less attention than a checking or savings account. But here’s the truth: real estate is one of the most powerful tools […]
Buyers, Homeowners, Investing, Real Estate, Renters, Retirement, Sellers

2024 Year in Review
Investing, Real Estate

Real Estate in an Election Year

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in […]
Buyers, Investing, Real Estate, Sellers

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can […]

Homeowners Are You Ignoring Your Biggest Financial Asset? You probably check your bank account regularly—but when was the last time you checked on the equity in your home? For many people, home equity is their largest financial asset, yet it gets far less attention than a checking or savings account. But here’s the truth: real estate is one of the most powerful tools […]

Buyers 2024 Year in Review

Investing Real Estate in an Election Year With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in […]

Buyers 2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates 2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can […]

Investing 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 Just 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 […]

Investing Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America? If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a pulse on all of the things that could impact your decision. If that’s the case, you’ve probably heard mention of investors, and wondered how they’re impacting the housing market right now. According […]