by Troy Jones | Jun 16, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 290.2% over the last 32 years.That means...
by Troy Jones | Jun 14, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too. Here’s how...
by Troy Jones | Jun 13, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason you want...
by Troy Jones | Jun 12, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over...
by Troy Jones | Jun 6, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment...
by Troy Jones | May 22, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices...
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