by Julia Lowell | Dec 21, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more...
by Julia Lowell | Dec 6, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price...
by Julia Lowell | Nov 9, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so...
by Julia Lowell | Oct 25, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be...
by Julia Lowell | Oct 11, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you’re thinking of buying or selling this fall. To help you make a confident decision, lean on the...
by Julia Lowell | Sep 27, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average...