October in Phoenix is the month the Valley finally exhales. The triple-digit days are behind us, the monsoon season has officially wrapped up, and for the first time in months, spending a Saturday afternoon outside working on your home actually sounds appealing. For homeowners — and especially for anyone …

If you’ve been hearing that more homebuyers are backing out of deals lately, you’re not imagining it.

But here’s the important part most headlines miss: there’s usually one specific reason behind it—and it’s something sellers can actually prepare for.

Understanding this can be the difference between a …

In recent years, many homeowners have hesitated to sell their homes to avoid trading in their low mortgage rates for higher ones. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This common hesitation has significantly reduced the number of homes available on the market. 

However, more homeowners are realizing …

Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has …

Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.

Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according to a recent survey, 65.1% …

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key
part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from
Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life
achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why …

Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point.

The graph below helps tell the story of just …

Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time …

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.

The Impact of …

The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 …