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Investing in a Ski Condo in Lake Tahoe: A Smart Move for Adventure Enthusiasts

Introduction: Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Lake Tahoe, where California and Nevada meet, lies an enticing opportunity for real estate enthusiasts. For those with a penchant for adventure, a ski condo in this picturesque region not only promises an immersive experience in nature but also serves as a strategic investment. In this blog post, […]
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What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here? Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual […]
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A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership

A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Homeownership is rewarding in so many ways and can […]
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What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market

What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three years — […]

Buying A Home Investing in a Ski Condo in Lake Tahoe: A Smart Move for Adventure Enthusiasts Introduction: Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Lake Tahoe, where California and Nevada meet, lies an enticing opportunity for real estate enthusiasts. For those with a penchant for adventure, a ski condo in this picturesque region not only promises an immersive experience in nature but also serves as a strategic investment. In this blog post, […]

Real Estate Market What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here? What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here? Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual […]

Real Estate Market A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Homeownership is rewarding in so many ways and can […]

Real Estate Market What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three years — […]

Real Estate Market Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market? Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market? For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Here’s […]

Real Estate Market Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used […]

Real Estate Market How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac approached 4% for the first time […]

Real Estate Market Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise? Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise? Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022. So far, that hasn’t happened. The major price indices are all revealing ongoing double-digit price appreciation. Here’s a look at their reports on year-over-year price appreciation for December: Federal […]

Real Estate Market 4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble 4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. […]

Real Estate Market Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph […]

Real Estate Market Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low? Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low? One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a […]

Real Estate Market There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended, the housing market would experience a wave of […]

Real Estate Market Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we […]

Real Estate Market The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides. But what about equity? While it can be overlooked, a homeowner’s equity helps build long-term […]

Real Estate Market 2022 Housing Market Forecast 2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people try to capitalize on rates and prices before they climb, creating another strong year for home sales. Let’s […]

Real Estate Market Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook My/KCM There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from […]

Real Estate Market Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before. Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before. My/KCM Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the U.S. […]

Real Estate Market Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home My/KCM The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw […]

Real Estate Market 4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider 4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider My/KCM As 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 […]

Real Estate Market What’s Happening with Home Prices? What’s Happening with Home Prices? My/KCM Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much have home values appreciated over the […]