Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season

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Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season | Simplifying The MarketAre you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s why selling this winter is a […]

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4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

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4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider | Simplifying The MarketAs a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a few things you should think about before you settle […]

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VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

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VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams | Simplifying The MarketThe purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help eligible Veterans, active-duty personnel, surviving spouses, and members of […]

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Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

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Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates | Simplifying The MarketWith the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates […]

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Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights

  • Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says.
  • Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up nationwide. Meanwhile, the average home is selling fast and receiving several offers. Listing now puts your house in the spotlight, meaning it could sell quickly – and for more than you’d expect.
  • Feeling motivated? If you’re ready to sell and capitalize on today’s market, let’s connect.

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Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way

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Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way | Simplifying The MarketWith forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million […]

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Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

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Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022 | Simplifying The MarketMortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over […]

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