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Take Aways: From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage Continue Reading about How will this impact real estate on the Kitsap Peninsula and Kittitas County : What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move. Your Take Away “The key to making a good decision in this challenging housing market is to be laser focused on what you need now and in the years ahead, If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more Continue Reading about “The key to making a good decision at retirement time is to be laser focused on what you need now and in the years ahead: Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

Your Takeaway: We hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation.  There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re Continue Reading about "Easy in Concept... Hard to follow through, without a little coaching": Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

Take Away: “Living in one place for a longer amount of time creates an obvious sense of community pride, which may lead to more investment in said community.”     Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express Continue Reading about Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Home Ownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Takeaway: CoreLogic analysis shows U.S. homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63% of all properties*) have seen their equity increase by a total of over $3.6 trillion since the second quarter of 2021, a gain of 27.8% year over year. Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Continue Reading about You may have resources you haven't thought about: Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today