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HOUSING TRENDS:  FEBRUARY 2024 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Feb 21, 2024



January ushered in good news for home buyers. The 4th quarter economic growth boosting the GDP by 3.3% kept inflation moderate while the Fed’s stabilization of interest rates brought buyers who were “on the fence” in 2023 back into the market. This was evidenced by a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association which revealed an increase in loan ap...

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HOUSING TRENDS: JANUARY 2024 MARKET UPDATE

Posted on Feb 19, 2024



Some economists have called 2023 "The Year the Housing Market Froze." Higher home prices combined with elevated interest rates led to fewer existing homes going on the market, fewer buyers, and thus fewer total home sales. While single-digit temperatures have ushered in the New Year in Northeast Indiana, the local housing market is definitely not f...

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HOUSING TRENDS: APRIL MARKET UPDATE

Posted on May 25, 2023



Did you know that home ownership is still one of the best tools to hedge against inflation? While recent news often highlights decreasing stock portfolios, home values historically appreciate over the long-term. As you build equity in your home, you increase your overall net worth. The National Association of Realtors released new data this month r...

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HOUSING TRENDS: MAY MARKET UPDATE

Posted on May 25, 2023



Lack of existing inventory of previously owned homes continues to drive buyers to new construction, according to the Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, Robert Dietz. This is also true in our local 7-county region. At the end of April 2023, the number of new listings were down 16.6% and the number of closed sales were dow...

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WHY CHOOSE A REALTOR WITH A GREEN DESIGNATION?

Posted on May 25, 2023



Beth Goldsmith of Sold by the Gold is a GREEN Designee, an official designation from the National Association of Realtors. Beth can give you some helpful tips on how to make your home more efficient.

This includes:

  • Low-cost fixes and big -budget remodels to increase your home's energy efficiency
  • Analyzing the benefits of smart home technology
  • How to...

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