Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home increases. Across the country, home equity was increasing before the COVID crisis, and continues to grow, giving sellers powerful options. According to the just-released Q2 Homeowner Equity Insights Report...
Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some incredible opportunities for buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, and definitely worth looking into. Here are the top two. The Biggest Perk for Buyers: Low Mortgage Rates The most impressive buyer incentive today...
We’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year. Today’s homeowners are, on average, staying in their homes longer than they used to, and this is one factor driving increased homeowner equity. When equity grows, selling a house becomes increasingly desirable. Here’s a breakdown of why it’s a great time to capitalize on equity...
There’s great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com: “Sellers continue returning to the market at a cautious pace and further improvement could be constrained by lingering...