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    5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

    By Suzie Taggart | April 18, 2023

    5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to become... Read More

    Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

    By Suzie Taggart | April 17, 2023

    Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social... Read More

    Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

    By Suzie Taggart | April 6, 2023

    Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There. We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that... Read More

    Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

    By Suzie Taggart | April 5, 2023

    Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing? There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices... Read More

    Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House

    By Suzie Taggart | April 4, 2023

    Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s break those reasons down... Read More

    How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

    By Suzie Taggart | April 3, 2023

    How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.  The... Read More

    Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By Suzie Taggart | March 31, 2023

    Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Read More

    We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

    By Suzie Taggart | March 30, 2023

    We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean? 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. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list... Read More

    4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

    By Suzie Taggart | March 29, 2023

    4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and... Read More

    How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women

    By Suzie Taggart | March 28, 2023

    How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So Important... Read More