The Housing Market Is Going Through Some Changes: Is It Better to Buy or Rent? – October Edition

As mortgage rates climb above 7%, the American housing market is experiencing a shift. While higher borrowing costs are keeping some buyers on the sidelines, others are finding opportunities that weren't available just a few years ago. A Buyer's Market With a Catch According to The Washington Post, reduced competition, more available homes, and increasingly flexible sellers are creating...

Why Are Home Prices Still Rising? – June Edition

Several factors continue to drive home prices upward across the United States: Limited housing supply due to zoning restrictions and high construction costs. Increased demand, partly influenced by population growth and immigration. Strong competition among buyers, pushing prices higher. Inflation, which increases the cost of building and maintaining homes. Investor interest, as real estate...

Housing Silver Tsunami Coming – May Edition

Housing experts are closely watching what has been dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—the anticipated increase in homes entering the market as older homeowners downsize, relocate, or pass their properties on to the next generation. Many economists believe this shift could help address the nation's housing shortage by increasing available inventory. With adults aged 65 and older owning a significant share of...

Money Matters – April Edition

Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly as SpringMarket Begins Mortgage rates saw a slight decline in early April, offering some relief to homebuyers. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.37%, while 15-year rates dipped to 5.74%. Although rates rose earlier this year due to global uncertainty, this recent drop could encourage more buyers to reenter the market as the spring homebuying season...