In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction.
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Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential.
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According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country.
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Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home.
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Some Highlights

If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.
The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a big impact on your buying power no matter your price point.
Don’t assume waiting will save you money. Connect with your trusted real estate professional to set the ball into motion today while mortgage rates are hovering near historic lows.

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Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market.
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With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago.
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One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes.
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If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you.
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Some Highlights

The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price appreciation continues to grow home equity, which sellers can use to fuel a move up.
Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and contingencies (which buyers can minimize to make their offer stand out) directly impact the transaction.
You don’t need to be fluent in the language of the market to buy or sell. Instead, connect with your trusted real estate advisor so they can help you translate the process.

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