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Money & You How Much Does It Cost To Age in Place? If you’re currently asking yourself: can I stay in this house long-term, or does it make more sense to move? Here’s what I’d tell you. While aging in place can be a great option, over time it usually means making updates so your home continues to work for you. Some of those changes are simple. […]
Money & You What Makes Up Your Credit Score?
Money & You Home Insurance Costs Are Rising But the Pace is Slowing
Money & You Home Affordability Is the Best it’s Been in 2.5 Years
Money & You What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being […]
Money & You 32% of First Time Buyers Have Student Debt
Money & You A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Income A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are […]
Money & You You May Have Enough Equity to Downsize Have you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move possible. Homeowners today have so much equity that a record number are buying their next house in all cash. And that has some big benefits like making their offer more appealing, potentially closing faster, and not having […]
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Money & You How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment Some Highlights Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn’t try to time the market. Instead, it’s better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even a little bit, your monthly […]
Money & You When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we’re all eager for some relief. While no one can project where rates will go with complete accuracy […]
Money & You Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the last housing bubble, where many homeowners owed more than their homes were worth, today’s homeowners have far more equity than debt. That’s a big […]
Money & You The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth Some Highlights If you’re torn between renting or buying, don’t forget to factor in the wealth-building power of homeownership. Unlike renters, homeowners gain equity as they pay their mortgage and as home values rise. That’s why, on average, a homeowner’s net worth is nearly 40x higher than a renter’s. Let’s connect […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much wealth […]
Money & You What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why. The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That’s how much it costs […]
Money & You Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market? Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market? Some Highlights Even if you’re not looking to move right away, you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market. When we look at historical trends, combined with what’s happening right now, we can find your answers. Based on historical data, mortgage rates decrease in the […]
Money & You What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s […]
Money & You Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Infographic Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Infographic Some Highlights Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates will come down slightly. More homes will sell. And prices will rise more moderately. Let’s connect to go over what these forecasts mean for your move and what to expect from our […]
Money & You How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist […]
Money & You The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer. Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of inheritance or family savings. But today, the […]
Money & You Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in […]
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