by Ravinder Saini | Dec 10, 2024 | Affordability, Home Prices, Inventory
As inflation continues to strain household budgets and business costs, many are asking: what will it take to bring prices down? While rising costs are influenced by a variety of factors, several key areas could help ease inflation in the near future. 1. Supply Chain...
by Ravinder Saini | Oct 16, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the...
by Ravinder Saini | Sep 18, 2024 | Affordability, 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 Ravinder Saini | Sep 10, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, Buying Tips, 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 Ravinder Saini | 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...
by Ravinder Saini | Aug 7, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, Economy, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the...
