Posted on Jul 25, 2022
The Orlando real estate market is booming, and for good reason. As a destination city that sees millions of tourists a year thanks to its many world-renowned theme parks and award-winning restaurants, Orlando has a lot to offer. Relatively affordable homes, in addition to the sunny Florida weather, ...
Posted on Jul 21, 2022
A looming recession, inflation, and rising mortgage rates have made plenty of homebuyers wary of entering the market. According to a recent National Housing Survey, only 20% of consumers believe it’s a good time to buy a home. Some potential buyers wonder if falling home prices are on the horiz...
Posted on Jul 19, 2022
Buying a home is a major investment - in fact, for most homebuyers it’s likely the most sizable investment of their lifetime. Not surprisingly, putting so much money into one asset can be nerve-wracking - what if something goes wrong? Although they’re not required to buy a home, home warranties are...
Posted on Jul 14, 2022
Former renters (and some existing homeowners too) may have not given much thought to property maintenance. However, keeping your property in good condition helps you avoid expensive, preventable repairs later - and also helps you profit more in the long run, if you don’t need to knock $2,000 off you...
Posted on Jul 14, 2022
Houwzer's Market Outlook is based on the questions we continue to receive from clients, employees, and investors about the implications for the housing and mortgage markets in which we are active. The mixed signals we saw in our previous housing Market Outlook have lined up in the last mo...
Posted on Jul 12, 2022
When it comes time to sell your home, there are a lot of questions that pop up - especially if it's your first time. If you're planning on selling a home in Maryland, here's everything you need to know. Is now a good time to sell a house in Maryland? If you’re wondering how the Maryland real estat...
Posted on Jul 07, 2022
Remember back when people used to write about how the younger generation would be able to afford a home - if only they gave up their avocado toast and Starbucks lattes? While the advice may have encouraged millennials to re-examine their spending habits, it ignored the reality of the situation: tha...
Posted on Jul 05, 2022
Home sellers have heard about how limited inventory has pushed prices up and led to bidding wars: many are now coming to the market expecting their homes to sell immediately, and for thousands of dollars over asking. While this may still be the case in some regions, potential home sellers should be...
Posted on Jun 28, 2022
Right now the median listing price for a home in the US is $430,300, and by the time you read this it will likely have climbed higher. For homebuyers hoping to put 20% down, that’s about $85,000 - not including closing costs. Even for homebuyers putting down the minimum of 3.5%, that’s st...