• Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey,Michael Copenhaver

    Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

    If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To be

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  • Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?,Michael Copenhaver

    Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

    While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life

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  • The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing,Michael Copenhaver

    The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing

    Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things

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