The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us [INFOGRAPHIC]
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While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.
Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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- With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.
- You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance.
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers.
What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring.
Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here.
The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
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- Buying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability.
- That’s why, across different income levels, the largest part of most homeowners’ net worth is their equity.
Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.
We’re still in a sellers’ market.
Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one.
Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Today’s housing market is different than it was in 2008.
- Lending standards have tightened, foreclosures have declined, home inventory is much lower, and homeowners have far more equity.
Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners
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.