You may have seen reports in the news recently saying its better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that arent realistic for the average household. For example, the

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• If youre thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home.
• Both newly built homes and existing homes offer plenty of unique benefits.
• If you have questions about the options in our area, lets discuss whats available and whats right for you.

Todays homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If youre a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Heres what it means for you, even as the market moderates.

How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years

Because of the imbalance between how many

If youre thinking of selling your house, its important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if youre planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if nows the right time to

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that its a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:

Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.

With spring approaching, nows a great time to consider if

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• As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list.
• These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces.
• Lets connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season.

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

However, its unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in the coming year. Experts

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If youre a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the

The biggest challenge the housing markets facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of todays low supply:

Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.

Lets break down these two big issues in todays housing