Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths

Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear?

Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear?
The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.1 However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global trade tensions…
Some Highlights While buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown in recent months, it’s still a sellers’ market because inventory is low. The latest data shows sellers continue to benefit from serious buyers and competitive offers. In July, the average home received 2.8 offers and 39% sold over the asking price. You haven’t…
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind.
If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price…
If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify.
If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping.