by Wells Funding Group | Mar 30, 2022 | For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 24, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 21, 2022 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect –...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 14, 2022 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you should know – you may be...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 9, 2022 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 7, 2022 | For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths
When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in today’s sellers’ market. After all, with record-low inventory and high buyer demand, many homes are selling for more than asking...