Homeownership Articles

• The inspection is a major part of the home selling process.
• Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. 

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? 

Thinking about selling your house?

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. 

• Buying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability.
• That’s why, across different income levels, the largest part of most homeowners’ net worth is their equity.

We’re still in a sellers’ market.

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently.

Wondering if you should sell your house this year? 

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year.

• If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs.
• Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more.

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market.

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell.

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. 

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.