Mortgage Interest Rates 2023
Talking About Mortgage Interest Rates in 2023 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email We have all been keeping up with the news about inflation and its effect on mortgage interest rates over the last year. Recent news reports have given buyers hope as rates have declined some from their highs in September 2022, resulting in increases in […]
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well […]
Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift through, it can be tough to distinguish […]
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to […]
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward […]
Zahn Group Coffee Talk – Charlotte Real Estate Update
Watch the latest episode of Coffee Talk with The Zahn Group – this month, Molly and Lauren chat about what is happening in the Charlotte market, changing interest rates, what our buyers and sellers are seeing, and more. Then check out the local market conditions in our City of Charlotte report for the most recent […]
Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market
Some Highlights The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer homes selling above asking price. If you’re ready to […]
Coffee Talk with The Zahn Group: June 2022
Welcome to the first episode of Coffee Talk with The Zahn Group. We discuss what is going on in the real estate market and what our clients can expect when buying or selling a property. This month we talk about: * Interest Rates* Housing Inventory* What buyers and sellers are encountering* What the prospect of […]
Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): “Consumer prices accelerated again in May as shelter, energy and food prices continued to surge at the fastest pace in decades. This marked the third straight month for inflation above an 8% […]
More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before
Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before. The graph below shows the results of the survey since Gallup began asking the […]