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Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether buying a home right now is still a good idea. While market factors are important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think of it this way. If you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even…
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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts offer some promising forecasts, especially regarding two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s what the experts say and how it might impact your move. Mortgage Rates Are Forecast…
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The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Did you know? Homeowners can often put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why, as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has, too. According to the latest data from Redfin,…
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Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the whole story. Home values are rising nationally, even if the median price…
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2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
Looking ahead to 2025, it’s essential to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. Whether you’re considering buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they are for can help you make the best possible decision regarding your homeownership plans. Here’s an early look at the most recent projections…
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Housing Market Forecast: 2nd Half of 2024
As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the industry:…
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What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?
If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move now, or better to wait it out. The only thing you can really do is make the best decision you can…
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What You Need To Know About Home Prices
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices will come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know. Much of that fear probably comes from what you hear in the media or reading online. But here’s the thing to remember. Negative news…
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Is Buying a Home Now a Smart Move?
Are you thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: Should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make the decision for you, but here’s some information to help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) results each quarter. It asks more than 100 experts—economists, real estate professionals,…
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2024 Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up
Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more confident prices will rise, not fall. So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now The chart below shows what seven…