• Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market

    Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many factors at play for that to even be possible.

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  • Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run

      Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think of it this way. If you know people

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  • Percent Change in Home Prices,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    Percent Change in Home Prices

    Did you know? The average home’s value went up by more than 57% over the past 5 years. And if you expand that to roughly 30 years, home values have more than tripled.  That gives homeowners a big boost to their net worth. So, if you’re ready and able to buy, DM me, and let’s find something that wo

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  • 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect

    Looking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you're thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible decision for your homeownership plans. Here’s a

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  • How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

    As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead. One thing that can affect mortgage rates is the Federal Funds Rate, which influences how much it costs banks to borrow money from each other. While the Fe

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  • What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

    Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, here’s a loo

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  • Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market,Melissa Southam - EvergreenNW RE Team

    Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market

    How the upcoming election is going to impact the housing market? Here are your answers. Based on historical data, mortgage rates tend to decrease leading up to an election, while home prices and sales increase the year after the election.   " href="https://">  

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