Posted on Sep 08, 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. See August's outlook. There’s been a lot of media speculation over the past few months that...
Posted on Sep 07, 2022
When the real estate market reached new levels of intense competition this past year, cash buying soared, soon accounting for 23% of home sales in the U.S. Part of this is because sellers highly prefer cash buyers - so even though far more buyers were ready to pay for their home through a lender, th...
Posted on Aug 31, 2022
Is this fall a good time to sell a house? It's what homeowners today are asking themselves as they play the game of real estate roulette. As rates shuffle up and down and demand follows suit, it's unclear whether sellers should wait until better conditions emerge. If you’re wondering whether it's a...
Posted on Aug 31, 2022
When the media discusses the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, it’s often implied that this is synonymous with mortgage rates going up. However, mortgage rates are determined by multiple factors - and the Federal Reserve rates are just one. Read on to understand the difference be...
Posted on Aug 22, 2022
Smaller than Tampa yet large in attitude, St. Petersburg Florida is nestled along the Gulf of Mexico and has a reputation for its beaches, entertainment, and sun-soaked weather. "There is a thriving job market in St. Pete; a lot of businesses are coming here. There's a lot to do outdoors, and...
Posted on Aug 17, 2022
For most people, a home represents one of the most significant financial transactions of their life. During the home purchase process, homebuyers are often sending thousands of dollars to their lender or brokerage. The buyer’s unfamiliarity with the process, and the large amount of cash being exchan...
Posted on Aug 15, 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.Back in a previous rendition of our Market Outlook, we asked: could May 2022 Have been the market top fo...
Posted on Aug 12, 2022
If you’re planning to sell your home one day, you’ve probably come across the term “sweat equity.” Exactly what is sweat equity in real estate? Sweat equity refers to both the materials and labor that the homeowner has contributed to a property, in order to improve it and increase its worth. While ...
Posted on Aug 09, 2022
Washington, DC is one of the more competitive real estate markets in the country thanks to a constant influx of government employees and other transplants relocating to the capital. According to Realtor, the median listing price for a DC home is now $625,000. If you’re new to the region - or ...