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It’s nearly impossible to scroll through social media these days without running into a flood of throwback photos from a decade ago, courtesy of the viral “2026 is the new 2016” trend—but nostalgia-tinged comparisons are nothing new in real estate. Today’s aspiring homeowners often look wistfully back at 2016, recalling a supposedly golden era when … Read More “Here’s How the Housing Market Has Changed Over the Past 10 Years” »
The housing market in the United States has been fairly stable, although with lower appreciation than homeowners would prefer and fewer transactions than real estate professionals would like. The current economic forecast supports continuation of this activity level. The interest rate drop that many would like to see is unlikely to arrive, at least in … Read More “Forecast 2027: Housing Transactions Hold Steady Despite High Rates” »
Meteorologists have declared that El Niño is underway. You may have seen the dramatic headlines: that a “super El Niño” is coming, for example, or that El Niño may cause 2027 to be the hottest year on record. Over the coming months, scientists expect, El Niño will bring intensified rainstorms, worsened droughts, or heightened temperatures … Read More “2026’s El Niño May Bring Storms, Heatwaves – and Misinformation” »
The housing market in the United States has been fairly stable, although with lower appreciation than homeowners would prefer and fewer transactions than real estate professionals would like. The current economic forecast supports continuation of this activity level. The interest rate drop that many would like to see is unlikely to arrive, at least in … Read More “Forecast 2027: Housing Transactions Hold Steady Despite High Rates” »
Key takeaways: You may be ready to buy if you have steady income, manageable debt, savings for a down payment and emergencies, and plan to stay in your home for at least five years. Wondering if you’re truly ready to buy a home? It’s one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and the answer … Read More “Am I Ready to Buy a House? 8 Signs You’re Ready to Own” »
Ever wondered what quirky secrets lie behind the doors of real estate? Well, you’re in for a treat! Real estate isn’t just about buying and selling properties; it’s a world brimming with astonishing facts that can make your jaw drop. From the tallest buildings touching the skies to the tiniest homes barely bigger than a closet, this … Read More “20 Fun Facts About Real Estate You Didn’t Know” »
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll ever make. And with today’s growing affordability fears, it’s also one of the easiest to overthink. Myths and assumptions are keeping many would-be buyers stuck on the sidelines. Using insights from HomeLight’s nationwide surveys and feedback from hundreds of real estate agents across the country, we … Read More “10 Home Buying Myths Keeping Buyers From Making a Move” »
Predicting the housing market can be challenging due to constant economic and demographic shifts, but by examining current trends and expert opinion, we can make informed predictions. Here are 14 housing market predictions for the next 5 years, along with actionable takeaways for real estate investors. 1. National average annual appreciation rates will hover between … Read More “Housing Market Predictions for Next 5 Years: 14 General Predictions for 2026-2030” »
Sometimes, life calls for a fast and simple home sale, one that doesn’t require spending time, money, or energy on repairs. Selling your home as is means offering it in its current condition – no updates required. What does selling a house ‘as is’ mean? When you sell a house as is, you’re telling buyers … Read More “Selling a house as is: What to know” »
Mortgage assumption is the conveyance of the terms and balance of an existing mortgage to the purchaser of a financed property, commonly requiring that the assuming party is qualified under lender or guarantor guidelines.[1] All mortgages are potentially assumable, though lenders may attempt to prevent the assumption of a mortgage loan with a due-on-sale clause. Certain mortgage types are irrefutably assumable, such as … Read More “Mortgage Assumption” »
