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Homeownership. Real estate. The decisions behind your next chapter. Practical perspective from Ed.
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An expired listing can leave you frustrated and wondering what went wrong. Before relisting, review buyer access, your home’s presentation and your asking price with a trusted real estate agent to decide what needs to change.
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A housing crash takes more than unsettling headlines. Understanding where homes for sale come from, and how supply compares with buyer demand, helps explain why an inventory shortage is different from a housing glut.
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Slower home price growth is not the same as falling prices. Learn how seasonal buying patterns affect appreciation, what common housing terms mean, and how to put home price headlines into perspective before your next move.
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Mortgage pre-approval helps you understand what you may be able to borrow and shows sellers you are serious. Learn how to use that information to focus your home search while keeping your own comfort level front and center.
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A home is more than a financial decision. Explore how owning a home can give you more control over your space, a stronger sense of stability, and deeper connections to your neighborhood and community.
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Concerned about taking on a higher mortgage rate when you move? The equity in your current home may help you buy with cash or make a larger down payment. Here’s how to put that equity into perspective as you plan.
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More listings can mean more competition for sellers, even when housing supply is low. Ed Parcaut explains seasonal listing patterns, what an increase can signal, and how to think through your next move.
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Low housing inventory has roots in years of underbuilding, mortgage rate lock-in, and hesitation fueled by negative headlines. Here’s what those factors mean for buyers and sellers, and how to plan your next move.
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Selling a longtime home brings a big question: should you buy again or rent? For baby boomers, the choice comes down to future plans, the possibility of rising rents, and the benefits of owning the next place you call home.
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Mortgage rates affect what you can afford, but a rate only tells part of the story. Learn how historical averages, expectations and inflation help explain rate changes, and how to use that context when planning a home purchase.
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Inflation, housing costs and mortgage rates are connected, but they do not move in lockstep. Understand how shelter inflation fits into the bigger picture, what the Fed influences and how to use that information when planning a move.
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A mortgage rate matters, but so does having a home that fits your life. If your needs have changed, take a closer look at your reasons for moving, the equity you have, and what your next home needs to provide.
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