Category: Are We HOME Yet?
Are We HOME Yet: E024 How to Negotiate a Home Purchase in Todays Market
▶️▶️▶️?WATCH VIDEO BELOW If you’re in the market for a new home, it’s important to understand the changing landscape of the housing market. In the past few years, prices have shot up and inventory levels have dwindled, giving sellers the upper hand in negotiations. But this year, the market is starting to shift in favor... Read More
Are We HOME Yet: E023 How Can I Achieve Wealth Through Homeownership?
▶️▶️▶️?WATCH VIDEO BELOW Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be wealthy to own a home or multiple homes. In fact, homeownership is one of the smartest ways to build wealth over time. With each mortgage payment that you make, you’re investing in your future and building equity in your home. Imagine owning your... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E022: How Much Do I Need to Buy a House in Columbia South Carolina?
South Carolina homebuyers need to plan for many costs when buying a house. South Carolina is a great place to live, but it’s not cheap. If you’re looking for your next South Carolina home, then you’ll want to think about the following expenses before making it to the closing table: down payments, closing costs, inspections,... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E021: Will Columbia SC Home Prices Decline in 2022?
The home prices forecast for 2022 is uncertain for many. Some people predict that there will be another housing bubble due to the huge rise of house prices recently, while others predict home prices will go up across most metropolitan areas by 2022 because of the increase in demand for homes combined with declining supply... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E020: Struggling to Find a Home… New Construction May Be an Option
One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House…... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E019: 4 Ways To Use Home Equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways…Continue... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E018: Are Foreclosures Flooding the Market Soon?
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million…Continue... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E017: Will Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise in 2022?
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over…Continue... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E016: How Does Renting Impact My Bottom Line?
Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent. To put that in context, rent growth from... Read More
Are We HOME Yet E015: Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the year. The Number of Homes for Sale Usually…... Read More
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