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If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/02/20/spring-into-action-boost-your-homes-curb-appeal-with-expert-guidance/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">professional</a> can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale.
After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/02/14/why-its-easy-to-fall-in-love-with-homeownership-1/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">homebuyers</a> as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/02/16/wondering-whats-going-on-with-home-prices/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">prices</a> have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.
One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/01/27/homeownership-builds-your-wealth-over-time-infographic/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">build wealth</a> and gain financial stability. According to <a href="https://myhome.freddiemac.com/owning/equity-and-appreciation.html"><em>Freddie Mac</em></a>:
According to a recent <em>Harris Poll </em>survey, <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/2023-home-buyer-report">8 in 10</a> Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2022/12/22/what-makes-a-house-a-home/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">benefits</a>, so that interest is understandable.
Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the <em>National Association of Realtors</em> (NAR), <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/all-in-the-family-multi-generational-home-buying">says</a>:
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at <em>First American, </em><a href="https://blog.firstam.com/economics/why-housing-market-potential-increased-for-the-second-straight-month">explains</a> the root causes of today’s low supply:
To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/02/08/number-of-homes-for-sale-up-from-last-year-but-below-pre-pandemic-years/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">inventory</a> is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, <strong>homes that are updated and </strong><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/01/23/want-to-sell-your-house-price-it-right/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc"><strong>priced</strong></a><strong> at market value are still selling fast</strong>.
The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/02/02/experts-forecast-a-turnaround-in-the-housing-market-in-2023/?a=712644-838b6c55a1809c97da6d61c83d33dbdc">housing market</a> begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.
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