There is a lot of current media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. It’s important to understand that equity is closely tied to home values. When home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to increase. Similarly, when home ...
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Do you find media coverage about home prices confusing? Much of this lack of clarity is due to the type of data used and what elements of this data are being highlighted. Two methods are used to compare home prices over different time periods: ...
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There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. Also, after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last ...
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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your ...
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Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. So, what does that mean, and why are conditions today so good if ...
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Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. With recent shifts in Kansas City real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several ...
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This Women’s History Month, we want reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes the impact on the housing market. Since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they ...
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If you’re thinking about selling your home this Spring, it’s time to get moving – the best time to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years ...
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When thinking about buying a home, you want to know if your decision will be a good one. For many, this includes considering what home prices are projected to do in the coming years, and how that could impact your ...
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Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could ...
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If you're considering selling your home this Spring, it's important to understand what the housing market is doing. Though the market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing interest in purchasing a home. According ...
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The Kansas City and national housing market has been going through shifts lately. To understand what's happening, it's important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide. The Just Say Home KC Team are experts in ...
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Do you plan to buy a home this Spring? Things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, however, it’s still a sellers’ market. When you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your ...
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Much has changed in the Kansas City and national housing markets this past year. If you’re planning to sell your house this Spring, here are two important things you should keep in mind. Houses That Are Priced Right Are Still Selling Houses ...
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During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. Owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home ...
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Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s ...
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After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. Some potential homebuyers are concerned that these higher rates along with higher prices are making homes less affordable. If ...
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. With so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, including newly built homes. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on ...
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If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply and more. Considering how sensationalized headlines are today, ...
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Whether or not you follow the economy, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining each in depth, both experts and history can tell us ...
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