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    The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

    By Mau Hernandez | October 15, 2022

    Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise, they impact... Read More

    How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall

    By Mau Hernandez | October 11, 2022

    Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan can help bring in the greatest return... Read More

    How an Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates

    By Mau Hernandez | October 7, 2022

    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 consumer, you probably felt the pinch at the gas pump and in the... Read More

    The True Strength of Homeowners Today

    By Mau Hernandez | October 3, 2022

    The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, and many called... Read More

    Why You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today

    By Mau Hernandez | September 26, 2022

    If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making... Read More

    Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

    By Mau Hernandez | September 19, 2022

    So, what does this mean? Inventory is still historically low. There simply aren’t enough homes on the market to cause prices to crash. There would need to be a flood of people getting ready to sell their houses in order to tip the scales toward a buyers’ market. And that level of activity simply isn’t there. Newly... Read More

    3 Tips for Buying a Home Today

    By Mau Hernandez | September 12, 2022

    If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. But it’s important to keep in mind that while inventory is... Read More

    What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market

    By Mau Hernandez | September 5, 2022

    If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak frenzy the market saw over the past two years has cooled some. If you’re asking yourself if you’ve missed your chance to sell your house and make a... Read More

    Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal

    By Mau Hernandez | August 29, 2022

    Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation... Read More

    The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

    By Mau Hernandez | August 27, 2022

    The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they own, and the percentage... Read More