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Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay???

November 2, 2023

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):   That can feel like a little

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

November 1, 2023

Some Highlights When deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors. Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time. If you’re ready to enjoy the advantages of owning a home, connect with a local

The Latest “so called” Expert Forecasts for Home Prices 2023

October 30, 2023

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you and help avoid bad decisions. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and

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October 23, 2023

Late last year, some housing experts projected a 2023 crash in home prices. The media hyped up these forecasts with doom and gloom headlines. This made some people put their plans to move on hold for fear home values would come tumbling down like they did in 2008. It’s your

How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 21, 2023

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time. If you’re wondering if buying a home

Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

October 20, 2023

The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate and Western New York is no exception. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains:  “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one

Home Prices Are Not Falling

October 13, 2023

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts