Donna Andrews, Realtor with Phyllis Browning Co.

12/30/2022

Once adjusted to the new normal of higher mortgage rates, the housing market will benefit from sustained demographic-driven demand due to a long-run supply shortage. Here's why 2023 is the year of stability for the market.

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming shares his proprietary Potential Home Sales Model, examining the housing market's performance against its potential.

12/26/2022

To get the economy back on track, the Fed is employing one of its most powerful tools: the Federal funds rate. Will this have a good impact on the economy and consumers? Read here!

The Federal Reserve announced a fourth consecutive three-quarter point hike in interest rates, signaling a possible shift in how it will handle monetary policy to reduce inflation. Even as households of all income levels feel past rate increases, it was the Fed’s sixth rate hike of the year. The c...

12/23/2022

Sales are declining, and total inventory data has fallen for three months in a row. On the bright side, days to market are no longer in the teens: that metric has risen from 18 to 21 days. Read full details here!

12/21/2022

You may believe that it is better to wait out the market. In fact, there are countless opportunities if you approach real estate as a long-term investment.

Buyers and sellers are struggling to keep up with the shifting market, according to a Zillow survey, which found that many think prices will fall steeply in 2023.

12/19/2022

Home buyers may have the upper hand now and are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel as the market shifts towards them.

You’ve probably noticed that the housing market is changing. Is it, however, a “buyer’s market” just yet? With buyer activity picking up as inventory rises and prices and interest rates drop, buyers can finally bid farewell to waiting lists and bidding wars and hello to more freedom. The hou...

12/16/2022

Before you give up on trying to buy a home in the face of rising mortgage rates, consider these negotiating tips that can help you achieve your goal of becoming a homeowner

12/14/2022

Homeowners have decided to stay in their current homes rather than buy new ones and are beginning to tap into their equity. Read here to know more!

As prices began to fall, home equity held strong. Even the most distressed properties held positive equity in the third quarter of 2022.

12/12/2022

For homebuyers who have paused their home search, this might be the time to continue! There are indications that the home-buying competition is alleviating. Want to know more? Read here!

While home sellers may enjoy watching potential buyers compete for their properties, the housing market is experiencing a decline in bidding wars, giving those buyers who remain on the fence more choices and negotiating power. The market appears to be slowing from the surge in recent months. Accordi...

12/09/2022

It turns out that being near grocery stores is not only convenient for homeowners, but it can also have a significant effect on home equity and value. How is this so? Read Attom's full analysis here!

12/09/2022

Are you concerned about the future of housing prices? Here are some expert predictions for the direction of house prices. Click the link below! ⬇️

12/07/2022

Will foreclosures rise as house price appreciation slows and the market loses steam? To find out, read full article here!

First American Economist Ksenia Potapov examines the risks of increasing foreclosures amid cooling housing and labor markets.

12/05/2022

Building a new home allows you to get exactly what you want without having to wait for it to come on the market. Here are other factors why new construction is the best for you!

Among the many choices that homebuyers must consider is whether to purchase a new construction home or an existing home. Buyers in today’s hot housing market are likely to look at every available property on the market. While each home has its own distinct charms, newly constructed homes and resal...