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    Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

    By Mark Grieger | March 14, 2023

    Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like... Read More

    By Mark Grieger | March 13, 2023

    An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process. A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give... Read More

    Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

    By Mark Grieger | February 2, 2023

    Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023 The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the... Read More

    The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

    By Mark Grieger | February 1, 2023

    The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly... Read More

    Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

    By Mark Grieger | January 28, 2023

    Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come... Read More

    Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

    By Mark Grieger | January 19, 2023

    Should You Rent Your House or Sell It? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. According... Read More

    What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing MarketWhat Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

    By Mark Grieger | January 17, 2023

    What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and... Read More

    Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023

    By Mark Grieger | January 15, 2023

    Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create a list of desired features, and prioritize them. Let’s connect so you have expert... Read More

    Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

    By Mark Grieger | January 13, 2023

    Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008 housing crisis. While there... Read More

    The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines

    By Mark Grieger | January 12, 2023

    The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you. In truth, the headlines don’t give you all the information you really need to... Read More