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Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

by John Dolan 09/14/2023
One question that’s top of mind if you’re considering moving today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why.
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Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 09/8/2023
Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low. While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer…
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Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

by John Dolan 09/6/2023
If you hope to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of…
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Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

by John Dolan 09/5/2023
Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices would fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there would be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines got it wrong.
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How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

by John Dolan 08/31/2023
Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two.
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Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

by John Dolan 08/23/2023
The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission…
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Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

by John Dolan 08/21/2023
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release,…
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Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 08/18/2023
With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely.Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were going to rise a lot, more people would…
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Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

by John Dolan 08/16/2023
The rising cost of almost everything from groceries to gas right now leads to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that many foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true that foreclosure filings…
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Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 08/11/2023
Looking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally. If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is good…
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Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 08/4/2023
Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on inflation. Based on…
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Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 07/28/2023

If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes sell fast when priced right.

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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

by John Dolan 06/20/2023
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home…
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A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity

by John Dolan 06/14/2023
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too. Here’s how…
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Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…

by John Dolan 06/12/2023
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. Much of that is due to the type of data being used and what they choose to draw attention to. For home prices, two different methods are used to compare home prices over different time periods:…
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Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 06/9/2023
Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due…
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This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

by John Dolan 06/8/2023
When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two…
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Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All

by John Dolan 06/5/2023
When significant home price depreciation forecasts were made last fall, they were made with megaphones. Mass media outlets, industry newspapers, and podcasts broadcasted the news of an eminent price crash. Now, forecasters say the worst is over, and it wasn’t near as…
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Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

by John Dolan 05/30/2023
Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market, making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can significantly impact the circumstances and…
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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

by John Dolan 05/18/2023
The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong and getting stronger.
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What You Need To Know About Home Price News

by John Dolan 05/17/2023
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause confusion and even generate troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales…
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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

by John Dolan 05/16/2023
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home…
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The Worst of the Home Price Declines Is Behind Us [INFOGRAPHIC]

by John Dolan 05/12/2023

While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally and are starting to rise again. Last July, prices started to decline, but around February, they began climbing back up.

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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash

by John Dolan 05/9/2023
There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, it’s easy to understand why that worry has come up. But the data…
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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

by John Dolan 05/2/2023
Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts say that if we officially enter a recession, it’ll be…
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