Its economy 101 when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. Thats whats happening in todays housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and thats creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals.

In recent months, its become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on the house. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser for

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some dont realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial wellness and their goals. It shows there may be a significant

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• When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out.
• Its important to focus on tasks that can make it inviting, show its cared for, and boost your curb appeal for prospective buyers.
• Lets connect to make sure your house shows well and catches a buyers eye.

There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, todays headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that its not affordable to buy a home in todays market, but that isnt the

If youre trying to decide whether or not to sellyour house, this is the time to think seriously about making a move. Fannie Maes recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) reveals the number of respondents who say its a good time to sell is higher now than it was over the past few summers (see graph below). Today, the majority of consumers, 75 percent, say its a good time

As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, its something you may want to consider. According to

Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and thats good news for todays homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016 and where today falls by comparison.

Generally speaking, when rates are low, you can afford more home for your money. Thats why experts across the industry agree todays low rates present buyers with an

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• With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box.
• Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do things like assess your budget, expand your search radius, look into other options, and determine your true needs.
• If youre having trouble finding your first home, lets connect to explore your options. Its out