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• Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost.
• Almost half of homeowners are equity rich because they have at least 50% equity in their homes. If youve been in your home for a while, you might have gained a considerable amount of equity,

Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, theyre connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Heres a high-level overview of the connection between the two.

The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation

Shelter inflation is the measure of price growth specific to housing. It comes from a

Are you putting off selling your house because youre worried no ones buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and theyre purchasing homes today. Heres the data to prove it.

The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring homes. The graph below uses

Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you dont want to take on a mortgage rate thats higher than the one you have now, theres more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as much. As an article from

Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, theyre turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned straight from living under their parents' roofs to owning their own

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• There are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market.
• That means buyers dont have enough options right now. So, if you work with an agent to list your house, it should be in the spotlight.
• If you're thinking of selling, get in touch with a local real estate agent so your house can

Theres been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Lets look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if youre thinking about selling your

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like were in right now, its more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether youre buying your first home or selling once again, its mission critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the

If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Lets break down why thats happening and why this isnt cause for

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, itll likely