Category Archives: Today’s Market

Charlotte, NC is Top 10 in NAR’s Housing Hot Spots 2026

What does it mean for buying and selling in the Queen City? Says Queen City News: “More people are moving to Charlotte than anywhere else in the U.S,” while the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports the following:  Charlotte’s winning formula in 2026 is simple: young buyers, strong jobs, and more listings where people needContinue reading “Charlotte, NC is Top 10 in NAR’s Housing Hot Spots 2026”

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

You’ve probably seen the headlines saying, “foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again.  But this isn’t a repeat of what happened backContinue reading “What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You”

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers.Continue reading “Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.”

Interest Rates Are At Lowest Level In Last 3 Spring Seasons

Lately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you want to buy, this could still be a good time toContinue reading “Interest Rates Are At Lowest Level In Last 3 Spring Seasons”

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to wait until later on in the process to tackleContinue reading “Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.”

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is:Continue reading “The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner”

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too. At some point you probably did the math, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to pause your search and wait for things to get better. But here’s something you may have missedContinue reading “Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States”

Real Estate Market – 2024 Predictions

Real Estate experts are sharing their predictions for the 2024 housing market: Will prices finally drop? Here are a few articles with some interesting facts: NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Forecasts Existing Home Sales Will Rise by 13.5% Next Year and Mortgage Rates Will be Between 6-7% by Spring 2024 Prices May Drop, Only ToContinue reading “Real Estate Market – 2024 Predictions”