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prswenson 2022-09-07T12:34:28+00:00Contact Paula Swenson 515-971-0650 Paula@dsmprecision.com Passion for Your Dream. Home. Lifestyle. RE/MAX Precision Licensed in Iowa
September 2022
Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
prswenson 2022-09-07T12:28:55+00:00If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now’s the time to make [...]
How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth
prswenson 2022-09-06T12:59:11+00:00Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase your financial security, here’s [...]
August 2022
Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
prswenson 2022-08-31T12:50:16+00:00One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home pricesup. If you tried to buy [...]
What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?
prswenson 2022-08-30T12:20:38+00:00One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is [...]
House hunting tips for every buyer!
prswenson 2022-08-29T12:55:16+00:00Contact Paula Swenson 515-971-0650 Paula@dsmprecision.com Passion for Your Dream. Home. Lifestyle. RE/MAX Precision Licensed in Iowa
A Trusted Real Estate Advisor Provides Expert Advice
prswenson 2022-08-29T12:53:03+00:00If you’re a homeowner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably looking for clear information about today’s housing market. And if you’ve turned to the news or even just read headlines recently, you might feel like you’re left with more questions than answers. The best way to make sure you get what you need is to [...]
What Does a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?
prswenson 2022-08-26T14:29:16+00:00Some Highlights If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us.In four of the last six recessions, home prices actually appreciated, only falling during the early 90s and the housing crash in 2008. Mortgage rates, though, declined during each of the previous recessions.If you have questions about buying or selling a home in today’s market, let’s [...]
Why You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today
prswenson 2022-08-25T12:51:11+00:00If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making [...]
Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
prswenson 2022-08-24T13:10:23+00:00Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is nothing like it was in 2008. [...]