Your Key to Savannah Living
Your Key to Savannah Living
New housing data this week is expected to show a sluggish market, with mortgage rates remaining high around 6.75%, limiting recovery. Persistent inflation and a strong economy keep rates elevated. Some regions like Florida and Texas see price relief due to increased inventory. Homebuilder sentiment remains negative, and the current high-rate environment may be the […]
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US home prices ↑ 19.8% cumulatively from 2025 to 2029, averaging ↑ 3.7% annual growth. Annual growth accelerates to ↑ 10.8% by 2027, then reaches ↑ 19.8% cumulative increase in 2029. Optimistic forecasts predict up to ↑ 31% total growth by 2029, pessimistic as low as ↑ 0.6% in 2025. Mortgage rates expected to stabilize
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Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is a day dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of workers and the labor movement. It marks summer's informal end in the U.S., as schools often start after the holiday. It offers a chance to ponder the historical strides in workers' rights and labor advancements. Cheers to hardworking individuals
Mortgage rates high but steady – Currently around 6.7–6.9% and expected to ease slightly by year-end, giving buyers more stability when planning purchases. Inventory rising, prices cooling – Supply has grown to its highest post-pandemic level, offering buyers more choices and slowing home price growth significantly. Homeownership costs increasing – Property taxes and insurance premiums
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The experts forecast a 3% national housing price increase in 2025 due to limited supply. High mortgage rates discourage homeowners from selling, keeping supply low and supporting price stability.
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Price your home right from day one to attract more offers and avoid sitting on the market too long. Boost curb appeal with simple upgrades—fresh paint, landscaping, and clean entryways make a strong first impression. Use professional photos and staging to showcase your home’s best features across online platforms. Work with a top local agent
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Bidding wars have become less common due to increased housing inventory, high prices, and mortgage rates, but still occur in competitive markets. Buyers can improve their chances by getting preapproved, offering more money, setting short offer expirations, increasing down payments, making cash offers, waiving contingencies, or adding escalation clauses. Sellers should prioritize cash offers, assess
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Building a home can often be cheaper than buying an existing one, with the average cost to build in the U.S. at $318,634 compared to a median home price of $416,700. Prefabricated homes, such as modular and manufactured types, are more affordable due to partial factory construction. Simpler designs and cost-effective materials, like reclaimed wood
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Home prices may grow moderately in 2026 due to stable demand and limited housing supply. Mortgage rates will be a key driver—declines could boost sales, while increases may cool demand.
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U.S. home prices are projected to decline by 0.9% by Early-Q2 2026. The forecast reverses earlier predictions of price increases, signaling a cooling housing market.
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