December 5, 2023
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard the supply of homes for sale is still low, and that means your house should stand out to buyers who are craving more options. But you may also be wondering, once you sell,...
October 22, 2023
Navigating the Fairfield County Real Estate Market in Q3 2023
As we delve into the third quarter of 2023, the Fairfield County real estate market continues to be a hot topic of discussion. Every day, someone inquires, "How is t...
July 25, 2023
You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment ...
October 13, 2022
Does the latest news about the national housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today an...
April 19, 2022
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American:
“You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast i...
April 4, 2022
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 ...
February 9, 2022
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan...
August 4, 2021
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply is ...
July 15, 2021
An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First...
June 4, 2021
As we enter the second half of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. We have seen a an unprecedented year of low inventory levels and high demand due to the conditions a...