Real Estate Trends

General Community News Adjustable-Rate Mortgages on the Rise: Should You Jump In? If you’re in the market for a house, you’re probably not encouraged by today’s mortgage rates. Elevated rates and rising home prices have many homebuyers starting to explore other financing options that make more sense. One type of loan gaining popularity is adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). If you remember the 2008 market crash, you may be […]

General Community News Top 12 Home Improvement Projects That Add the Most Value Home improvement projects can be productive, fulfilling ways to spend your spare time. But, they can also be costly ventures that end up being more trouble than they’re worth. Your invested time, money, and energy matter, and some upgrades don’t offer the return on investment you expect. U.S. News Real Estate explains it this way: […]

General Community News How Could a Recession in 2025 Affect the Housing Market? As talk about economic slowdowns runs wild, worries about a potential recession in 2025 are on the rise. Naturally, many homeowners are wondering what a recession could do to the value of their home, and their buying power. Using historical data from recessions of decades past, let’s see how a recession might affect the housing […]

General Community News Foreclosures Rose in Q1 2025 – Is It a Warning Sign? With everyday costs seemingly rising across the board, the state of the housing market is a natural concern. When basic living expenses rise, even critical financial responsibilities like mortgage payments start to slip, leading to increased foreclosures. Unsurprisingly, new data shows filings for foreclosures rose in Q1 2025, stirring worries about another housing crash like […]

General Community News Are You Waiting To Buy? This Spring May Be Your Time To Move Between low inventory, high home prices, and unpredictable mortgage rates, 2024 was a rocky year for real estate. It should come as no surprise then that 70% of buyers stopped their home search last year. If you were one of them and are still waiting to buy in 2025, this spring could be your time. […]

General Community News Should You Buy a Home This Spring or Wait for Lower Prices? You’re probably familiar with the saying “The best time to plant a tree was yesterday, but the next best time is today.” It’s a valuable lesson about future planning and investment that, surprisingly, applies to the decision to buy a home too. Even though buying a home is a major financial expense, it’s also a […]

General Community News Here’s the Next Best Time To Sell Your Home This Spring Back in March, Realtor.com reported that the best time to list your house in 2025 was April 13–19. With that week now behind us, you may be wondering if you missed your chance this year. Fortunately, you still have plenty of time, if another source’s prediction holds true this spring. Realtor.com may be one of […]

General Community News Many Fear a Housing Market Crash in 2025 – Will It Happen? Between every economic uncertainty underpinning this year so far, Americans are understandably trepid about the future. Amid market lows and rising prices, many are asking if we’re heading for a housing market crash in 2025. If talk of tariffs and mercurial markets are giving you pause about your plans, you’re not alone. In fact, new […]

General Community News New Data Points to a Promising 2025 Home Buying Season for Buyers Many real estate markets have been in a bit of a freeze these past few years thanks to low inventory. But if you’ve been in the market for a home and discouraged by lacking options, good news has finally arrived. Home supply is rising, and the 2025 home buying season is shaping up to be […]

General Community News Selling Your Home? Avoid This Mistake When Setting Your Asking Price When selling your house, the typical goal is to sell quickly at the best price possible. Naturally, ever since home prices took off around 5 years ago, most sellers have been aiming high. But housing inventory is making a comeback, and some sellers haven’t considered what this shift means for their asking price. As a […]

Real Estate Trends Get Ready: The Best Time to List Your House This Year Is Coming Soon If you’re waiting for the best time to list your house this year, then wait no longer. Experts have looked at the data, and the best week to list your house in 2025 is almost here. A recent study from Realtor.com analyzed years of housing market trends and found that April 13–19 is expected to […]

Real Estate Trends The Spring 2025 Housing Market: 4 Things To Expect Spring is in full swing, and the spring 2025 housing market is swinging along with it. Wondering whether now is the right time to finally buy a house or sell your home? Here are four trends you can expect in the market this year, and what they mean for you. 1. More Homes on […]

Real Estate Trends Spring Home Inventory Hits Highest Level in Five Years The spring 2025 housing market is shaping up to be a great time for buyers. Home inventory has risen to the highest level in five years, which puts more pressure on sellers to negotiate. This grants buyers more power and more options to get the home they really want at a fairer price. Here are […]

General Community News What’s Your Real Home Value in the 2025 Market? If you’ve checked home prices in the past few years, you know too well that they’re always rising. But if you’re a current homeowner, have you considered what this might mean for your own home value? It may be that your home is worth far more than you think in 2025. While rising prices are […]

General Community News Mortgage Rates Drop to the Lowest Point in 2025 So Far If you’ve been holding off on buying a home for a lower mortgage rate, take another look at the market. Mortgage rates are trending downward, and they just hit their lowest point of the year so far. According to a report from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have been falling for seven straight weeks. The average […]

General Community News Can You Buy a Home in 2025 Without Waiting for Lower Rates? Like many homebuyers, you may be waiting for rates to drop before you finally buy a home this year. The latest expert reports predict that rates will continue to fall, but not as low as many hope. While this may be discouraging, the good news is that there are still ways you can buy a […]

General Community News 3 Questions About Selling Your House You May Be Asking Selling a house is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions a homeowner can make, and unanswered questions about the market make this decision even harder. Sometimes, sellers’ concerns are based on misconceptions or outdated info, but can be quickly alleviated with a trustworthy agent’s help. If your own uncertainty about the market […]

General Community News Top 10 Best Real Estate Markets for First-Time Buyers in 2025 If you’re like many aspiring homebuyers, the rising cost of living might feel like a major roadblock. From groceries to gas, and yes, especially home prices, everything seems to be getting more expensive. But even in today’s market, there are still ways to make your homeownership dreams a reality. The key is knowing the current […]

General Community News Home Price Growth Is Slowing in 2025 – What Does That Mean for You? Over the past few years, home prices have skyrocketed as demand has increased and supply has stiffened. It’s been a frustrating market for buyers, leaving many to doubt their chances of ever owning their own home. But the early weeks of 2025 have brought welcome news: the pace of home price growth is finally slowing […]

General Community News 2025 Housing Market Predictions: What Do the Experts Say? Wondering how the housing market is expected to change in 2025? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? As always, the best way to get that information is to consult the pros. Experts are constantly refining their predictions in response to changes in the […]

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