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Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

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Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? http://dlvr.it/T3Jr5S

The Truth About Down Payments

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If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. http://dlvr.it/T3GDMy

Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 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. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now There are two big factors keeping such strong upward pressure on home prices. The first is how few homes are for sale right now. According to Business Insider: “Low home inventory is a chronic problem in the US. This has generally kept home prices up . . .” A lack of housing inventory has been pushing prices up for a long time now – and that’s not expected to change dramatically this year. But what has changed a bit is mortgage rates. Late last year when most housing market experts were calling for home prices to rise only a little bit in 2024, mortgage rates were up and buyer demand was more moderate. Now that rates have come down from their peak last October, and with further declines expected over the course of the year, buyer demand has picked up. A Look Forward To Get Ahead of the Next Forecast Revisions That means they’ll continue to revise their projections as the housing market changes, just as they’ve always done. How those forecasts change next is anyone’s guess, but pay attention to mortgage rates. Basically, it’s all about supply and demand. With supply still so limited, anything that causes demand to go up will likely cause prices to go up, too. At first, experts believed home prices would only go up a little this year. But now, they've changed their minds and forecast prices will grow even more than they originally thought. DM me so you know what to expect with prices in our area. #expertanswers #stayinformed www.DanFreshley.com

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Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 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. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now There are two big factors keeping such strong upward pressure on home prices. The first is how few homes are for sale right now. According to Business Insider: “Low home inventory is a chronic problem in the US. This has generally kept home prices up . . .” A lack of housing inventory has been pushing prices up for a long time now – and that’s not expected to change dramatically this year. But what has changed a bit is mortgage rates. Late last year when most housing market experts were calling for home prices to rise only a little bit in 2024, mortgage rates were up and buyer demand was more moderate. Now that rates have come down from their peak last October, and with further declines expected over the co

Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 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. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now There are two big factors keeping such strong upward pressure on home prices. The first is how few homes are for sale right now. According to Business Insider: “Low home inventory is a chronic problem in the US. This has generally kept home prices up . . .” A lack of housing inventory has been pushing prices up for a long time now – and that’s not expected to change dramatically this year. But what has changed a bit is mortgage rates. Late last year when most housing market experts were calling for home prices to rise only a little bit in 2024, mortgage rates were up and buyer demand was more moderate. Now that rates have... #expertanswers #stayinformed www.DanFreshley.com

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Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 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. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now There are two big factors keeping such strong upward pressure on home prices. The first is how few homes are for sale right now. According to Business Insider: “Low home inventory is a chronic problem in the US. This has generally kept home prices up . . .” A lack of housing inventory has been pushing prices up for a long time now – and that’s not expected to change dramatically this year. But what has changed a bit is mortgage rates. Late last year when most housing market experts were calling for home prices to rise only a little bit in 2024, mortgage rates were up and buyer demand was more moderate. Now that rates have... #expertanswers #stayinformed www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T3DLXp

Ready to make a move? Your current house could be the key to overcoming today’s affordability hurdles. As you’ve paid down your mortgage and home prices rose, your equity grew. Right now, over two-thirds of homeowners are holding at least 50% equity in their homes - that’s a huge advantage when looking to move. DM me to learn how much equity you have. #homeequity #equityrich #networth www.DanFreshley.com

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Ready to make a move? Your current house could be the key to overcoming today’s affordability hurdles. As you’ve paid down your mortgage and home prices rose, your equity grew. Right now, over two-thirds of homeowners are holding at least 50% equity in their homes - that’s a huge advantage when looking to move. DM me to learn how much equity you have. #homeequity #equityrich #networth www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T35mSD

Ready to make a move? Your current house could be the key to overcoming today’s affordability hurdles. As you’ve paid down your mortgage and home prices rose, your equity grew. Right now, over two-thirds of homeowners are holding at least 50% equity in their homes - that’s a huge advantage when looking to move. DM me to learn how much equity you have. #homeequity #equityrich #networth www.DanFreshley.com

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Ready to make a move? Your current house could be the key to overcoming today’s affordability hurdles. As you’ve paid down your mortgage and home prices rose, your equity grew. Right now, over two-thirds of homeowners are holding at least 50% equity in their homes - that’s a huge advantage when looking to move. DM me to learn how much equity you have. #homeequity #equityrich #networth www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T35mD1

#Pricing #HousingMarketUpdates Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 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. http://dlvr.it/T35YTB

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#Pricing #HousingMarketUpdates Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 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. http://dlvr.it/T35YTB /> http://dlvr.it/T35YtD

Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up

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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. http://dlvr.it/T35YTQ

Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture. If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. The overarching story is that prices went up last year, not down. Let’s dive in to the data to set the record straight. 2023 Was the Return to More Normal Home Price Growth If anything, last year marked a return to more normal home price appreciation. To prove it, here’s what usually happens in residential real estate. In the housing market, there are predictable ebbs and flows that take place each year. It’s called seasonality. Home prices follow along with this seasonality because prices grow the most when there’s high demand. What You Really Need To... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying www.DanFreshley.com

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Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture. If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. The overarching story is that prices went up last year, not down. Let’s dive in to the data to set the record straight. 2023 Was the Return to More Normal Home Price Growth If anything, last year marked a return to more normal home price appreciation. To prove it, here’s what usually happens in residential real estate. In the housing market, there are predictable ebbs and flows that take place each year. It’s called seasonality. Home prices follow along with this seasonality because prices grow the most when there’s high demand. What You Really Need To... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T30QWT

#ForBuyers #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #BuyingMyths Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home: Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. http://dlvr.it/T30DFR

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#ForBuyers #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #BuyingMyths Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home: Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. http://dlvr.it/T30DFR /> http://dlvr.it/T30Dys

Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home

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Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. http://dlvr.it/T30DHx

Spring Selling Secret: Want your house to sparkle in the eyes of every potential buyer? Show it's been pampered and cared for. From decluttering to deep cleaning, make sure your space shines bright and leaves a lasting impression. DM me to chat about what steps you need to take to get your house market-ready this season. #springcleaning #sellyourhouse www.DanFreshley.com

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Spring Selling Secret: Want your house to sparkle in the eyes of every potential buyer? Show it's been pampered and cared for. From decluttering to deep cleaning, make sure your space shines bright and leaves a lasting impression. DM me to chat about what steps you need to take to get your house market-ready this season. #springcleaning #sellyourhouse www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2vszy

Spring Selling Secret: Want your house to sparkle in the eyes of every potential buyer? Show it's been pampered and cared for. From decluttering to deep cleaning, make sure your space shines bright and leaves a lasting impression. DM me to chat about what steps you need to take to get your house market-ready this season. #springcleaning #sellyourhouse www.DanFreshley.com

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Spring Selling Secret: Want your house to sparkle in the eyes of every potential buyer? Show it's been pampered and cared for. From decluttering to deep cleaning, make sure your space shines bright and leaves a lasting impression. DM me to chat about what steps you need to take to get your house market-ready this season. #springcleaning #sellyourhouse www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2vspN

Servicing, TPO, Warehouse Products; Training and Webinars; CPI Moves Rates Higher

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In our biz, you never want to hear, “deception,” “targeting the elderly,” or “abusive tactics” related to a company. But there they are in this report, “The Ugly Truth Behind We Buy Ugly Houses.” (Thank you to Ken S. for passing this along.) The franchise is nationwide, unlike… cicadas? The U.S. Census Bureau says the Midwest includes 12 states: the Dakotas, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio. I mention this, not only because some people are confused where they live, but also because this spring, two different broods of cicadas, one that lives on a 13-year cycle and the other that lives on a 17-year cycle, will emerge at the same time from underground in a rare, synchronized event that last occurred in 1803. Billions of the winged insects will make an appearance across the Midwest and the Southeast, beginning in some places in late April, for a raucous mating ritual. (Today’s Commentary podcast can be found here and this week’s

CPI Coming in Hot. Bonds Feeling The Burn

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It is a very straightforward morning for the bond market, but not in any sort of pleasant way.  There was a lot at stake heading into today's inflation data and the results carried clear implications for bonds.  Sadly, the implications are not great.  Core monthly inflation came in at 0.4% versus a 0.3% forecast.  Year over year numbers stayed at 3.9% rather than falling to the 3.7% forecast (extra decimals in the underlying numbers explain why we can see a 0.2% miss in annual but only a 0.1% miss in monthly).  Bonds shot higher immediately and somewhat significantly--easily breaking the 4.19% ceiling in 10yr Treasury yields.   This only increases the burden of proof on downbeat economic data to hearken a turning point in inflation. With a strong jobs report in the rearview, we're basically starting at square one. http://dlvr.it/T2hb0r

Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease. #sellersuccess #strategicselling www.DanFreshley.com

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ICYMI: Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease. #sellersuccess #strategicselling www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2hMlq

Buying a home with your loved ones can be a game-changer. It's not just about cutting costs or being able to afford a larger home, it can also help simplify caretaking for aging parents. Finding the perfect multi-generational home can be tricky, and I'm here to help. DM me today and let's find the home that perfectly suits all your needs. #multigenliving #affordability www.DanFreshley.com

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Buying a home with your loved ones can be a game-changer. It's not just about cutting costs or being able to afford a larger home, it can also help simplify caretaking for aging parents. Finding the perfect multi-generational home can be tricky, and I'm here to help. DM me today and let's find the home that perfectly suits all your needs. #multigenliving #affordability www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2h82K

#InterestRates #HousingMarketUpdates What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?: Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? http://dlvr.it/T2dTt1

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Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease. #sellersuccess #strategicselling www.DanFreshley.com

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Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease. #sellersuccess #strategicselling www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2dtT1

Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease. #sellersuccess #strategicselling www.DanFreshley.com

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Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease. #sellersuccess #strategicselling www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2dt4s

#InterestRates #HousingMarketUpdates What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?: Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? http://dlvr.it/T2dTt1

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What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

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Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? http://dlvr.it/T2dTrL

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy, but there’s no cause for alarm. Today’s numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels and are significantly lower than the 2008 housing market crash. Let’s chat more about why today’s housing market is nothing like it was back then. #foreclosures #expertanswers www.DanFreshley.com

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Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy, but there’s no cause for alarm. Today’s numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels and are significantly lower than the 2008 housing market crash. Let’s chat more about why today’s housing market is nothing like it was back then. #foreclosures #expertanswers www.DanFreshley.com http://dlvr.it/T2Yx4k

Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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In today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan. http://dlvr.it/T2WZMr

#ForSellers #HousingMarketUpdates #SellingMyths Houses Are Still Selling Fast: Have you been thinking about selling your house? http://dlvr.it/T2N4tm

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Houses Are Still Selling Fast

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Have you been thinking about selling your house? http://dlvr.it/T2N4w5

#ForSellers #InterestRates Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House: As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. http://dlvr.it/T29J4t

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#ForSellers #InterestRates Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House: As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. http://dlvr.it/T29J4t

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Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

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As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. http://dlvr.it/T29J54