by Troy Jones | Sep 30, 2024 | Affordability, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates
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 rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has...
by Troy Jones | Sep 18, 2024 | Affordability, For Buyers, New Construction
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. And both of these things can be a big help if...
by Troy Jones | Sep 10, 2024 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances,...
by Troy Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Affordability, Mortgage Rates
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen...
by Troy Jones | Aug 14, 2024 | Affordability, Economy
In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer.Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of...
by Troy Jones | Aug 13, 2024 | Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the...
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