Housing Market Update

Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

By Tamera Shearon / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership Builds Wealth Regardless of Income Level You may…

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Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

By Tamera Shearon / July 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below shows the…

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Atlanta Market Update

By Tamera Shearon / July 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Atlanta Market Update
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Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

By Tamera Shearon / July 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Some Highlights

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Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

By Tamera Shearon / July 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes…

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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

By Tamera Shearon / June 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it.  Every month, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) releases the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According…

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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

By Tamera Shearon / June 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may feel a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and seeing the blogs…

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