If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current home no longer fits your needs or a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine whether you should buy now or wait another year, you can […]
How Smart Knoxville Home Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5% for full year 2022.” If […]
The differences between FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages
When you get a mortgage in Knoxville, there are several options you can choose from, including FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional mortgages. And the one you pick will determine how big of a down payment you’ll need, what credit score you should have, and all the other requirements you’ll need to meet, as well. But […]
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy in Knoxville Right Now?
Housing inventory in Knoxville and nationwide is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that nationally, there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight moderation […]
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership in Knoxville
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults in Knoxville, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the home buying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen […]
5 Tips for Knoxville Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes in the Knoxville area, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are 5 keys to success for this important stage in the homebuying […]
Is Buying a Home Today in Knoxville a Good Financial Move?
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our needs, along with record-low mortgage rates, has skyrocketed the demand for home purchases in […]
Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home in Knoxville
This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers in Knoxville. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home in Knoxville to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on […]
Will Mortgage Interest Rates Remain Low Next Year?
In 2020, buyers in Knoxville got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year progressed (See graph below):When you continually hear how rates […]
Homes for Sale in Knoxville Are Disappearing Rapidly
Through all the challenges of 2020, the Knoxville real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year…Low inventories combined with high demand due to […]
Why Working from Home in Knoxville May Spark Your Next Move
If you’ve been working from home in Knoxville this year, chances are you’ve been at it a little longer than you initially expected. Businesses all over the country have figured out how to operate remotely to keep their employees healthy, safe, and productive. For many, it may be carrying into next year, and possibly beyond. While the […]
Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Knoxville Housing Market
In the second half of this year, the housing market surged with activity. Today, real estate experts are looking ahead to the winter season and the forecast is anything but chilly. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “It will be one of the best winter sales years ever.” The typical winter slowdown in the housing […]
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