Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses? Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is […]
Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future ~
Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the […]
Stats show on a national basis but ...what about Kittitas County and the Kitsap Peninsula?: Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm ~
A key takeaway for you… While it’s true things have slowed down from the frenzy of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. The reality is: buyer traffic is still strong today. Even with today’s mortgage rates, plenty of buyers are still making their moves. So why delay […]
Some smart common sense questioons to ask yourself: Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All~
Takeaways for you; “. . . more than half of seller-buyers (56%) who are planning to sell in the next 12 months said they are waiting for rates to come down, while 25% need to sell soon for personal reasons.” Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to […]
There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today : People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding ~
A Takeaway For You In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less expensive homes. And with […]
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?~
A takeaway for you? If you’re having trouble finding a home that fits your budget, it may help to browse other, more affordable locations nearby. Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market […]
Want to know what experts say will happen? : Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]~
Takeaway: 82% of buyers who are also trying to sell their home say they feel locked into their current lower rate, and it may stop them from moving. Realtor.com Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average […]
Here is a quick overview of the national trends, how about your area?: Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]~
Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. If you want more information about our local area and what […]