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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, it’s easy enough to understand why that worry has come up. But the data clearly shows today’s market is very different than it was before the Continue Reading about Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988.  And, data from the latest rental Continue Reading about Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Great floor plan, open and lots of windows. Plans are picked up and the builder is ready to go. Shed roof style, contemporary finishes, Stainless, Quartz, LVP flooring- all the bells and whistles. 2 car garage with access close to level. Private setting with the Mountain Bike trails close by. Community pool and nice lakes to fish. Get away from the city and come sit on your nice deck at Glenhaven Continue Reading about New Construction in Glenhaven

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Considering how each one Continue Reading about The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act quickly when you go to put in an offer. One thing you can do to help you prepare is to get Continue Reading about The Power of Pre-Approval

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the Continue Reading about What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to become a homeowner. Here’s why other millennials have Continue Reading about 5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes