Posts from May 2nd, 2025
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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here's Why It's Time To Hit Play Again
It's not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren't great.
Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford. And why sell if you're not sure where you're going to go?
But here's the thing: the market's shifting. And it might be time to hit play again.
The Inventory Sweet Spot
More homeowners are jumping back into their search to make a move this year. Builders are finishing more homes. And together,...
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What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you're trying to decide whether now's a good time to buy a home.
Take a look at the graph below. It uses data from Mortgage News Daily to show that after a relatively stable month of March, mortgage rates have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride in April:
This kind of up-and-down volatility is e...