Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So,
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Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t CrashTwo Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash
You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It’s no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market
Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. CitiesBuying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities
That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below): As mortgage

The Best Time To Buy a Home This YearThe Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search,

The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the YearsThe Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years
There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house. And as you weigh your options, you may find you’re unsure how you’re going to deal

Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift

What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?
It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your

How Growing Inventory Benefits Today’s BuyersHow Growing Inventory Benefits Today’s Buyers
Some Highlights While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal. Here’s what

Are There More Homes for Sale Where You Live?Are There More Homes for Sale Where You Live?
One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year. Recent data from

3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash
Some Highlights Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time.