Kane County

April 24, 2024

How to keep track of mortgage rate trends

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make …

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April 17, 2024

Why are new homes are getting smaller

 

 

 

 

 

There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver …

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April 10, 2024

Should I move with todays mortgage rates

 

 

 

 

 

When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. …

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April 3, 2024

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

 

 

 

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, …

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March 27, 2024

Why home prices will stay high

 

 

 

 

Rents and home prices skyrocketed during the pandemic-fueled housing boom, and they’re still high, but demand continues to remain strong.

“Unbelievable demand has sort of been the story of the last five to seven years,” Invitation Homes’ chief executive Dallas …

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March 20, 2024

Does it make sense to buy a home right now

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide.

What’s Next for Home Prices?

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March 13, 2024

3 reasons buyers/sellers pause the decision to move

 

 

 

 

 

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers …

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March 5, 2024

Will there be a housing recession

 

 

 

 

There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you …

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Feb. 28, 2024

How do changing mortgage rates impact you

 

 

 

 

 

Some Highlights

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Feb. 21, 2024

Are you waiting for mortgage rates to drop this year

There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall.

And if you’re looking to buy or sell …

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