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    What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

    By Marco Manumbas | March 20, 2023

    Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of the country.... Read More

    Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

    By Marco Manumbas | March 3, 2023

    Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates. How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years  Because of the imbalance... Read More

    Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

    By Marco Manumbas | February 16, 2023

    The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local price trends still vary by market. But looking at national data, Nataliya Polkovnichenko,... Read More

    What You Should Know About Closing Costs

    By Marco Manumbas | February 13, 2023

      Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs... Read More

    Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

    By Marco Manumbas | February 1, 2023

    If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. According to a Harris Poll survey, 28% of homeowners have... Read More

    Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

    By Marco Manumbas | January 11, 2023

    There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008 housing crisis. While there may be a few similarities, when looking at key... Read More

    3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year

    By Marco Manumbas | January 5, 2023

    A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one. A great way to ease some of those emotions and ensure you’re feeling confident... Read More

    Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months

    By Marco Manumbas | December 25, 2022

    If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Because there was... Read More

    What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

    By Marco Manumbas | December 12, 2022

    If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories mentioning... Read More

    Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

    By Marco Manumbas | November 21, 2022

    This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power for... Read More

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