Why Home Prices Keep Going Up   If you've ever considered purchasing your own home or selling your current home to upgrade, you're familiar with the emotional rollercoaster that fluctuating home prices can create. It is a story of financial goals, uncertainty, and a touch of anxiety that many have experienced. However, if you put off relocating out of concern that home prices will decline, you should know that they will not. In fact, the opposite is true. National... [read more]

Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage - First Step [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow. As more buyers re-enter the market, it’ll help you make a strong offer that stands out from the crowd. Talk to a trusted professional to learn more and begin your homebuying process today. ~ Wizards of... [read more]

Do You Know About the Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership?   Purchasing and owning a home can have a significant impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it is also important to consider the non-financial advantages that make a home more than just a place to live. Here are a few of the most compelling non-financial reasons to purchase a home.   94% respondents of a Fannie Mae survey stated... [read more]

How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women   Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women? The rise in women pursuing homeownership hasn’t just made an impact on the housing market. It’s... [read more]

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation   One of the most important things you probably want to know right now if you want to move is what's going on with home prices. Home prices aren't going down across the country, despite what you may be hearing in the news. It's just that price rise is starting to return to normal. This is the background you need to fully grasp that trend. There are certain waves that happen every year in the housing... [read more]