![Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/27122924/20180928-STM-ENG.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
- Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.2% by the third quarter of 2019.
- CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 5.1% over the next 12 months.
- If you are ready and willing to buy your dream home, find out if you are able to!
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Some Highlights:
- Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market.
- Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available.
- Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire.
![Is Buying a Home Really More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](http://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/10165618/20180914-Share-STM.jpg)
![Is Buying a Home Really More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](http://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/10165557/20180914-STM-ENG.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- According to a new survey from Open Listings, 62% of Americans ages 25-54 believe that buying a home is more stressful than planning a wedding.
- Many young couples are saving for a wedding and a home at the same time.
- The average US wedding now costs 66% of a median home down payment, according to The Knot.
![Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](http://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/31120157/20180907-STM-ENG.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest quarterly Home Price Index report.
- In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
- Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more!
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Some Highlights:
- Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most ‘educated’ decisions you can make!
- A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
- Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions and can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family!
![What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](http://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/21120518/20180824-Share-STM.jpg)
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Some Highlights:
- The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West.
- The ‘biggest bang for your buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purchase $115.74 worth of goods for $100.
- For more information regarding the methodology used to create this map, visit the Tax Foundation.
![The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](http://files.simplifyingthemarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/14164441/20180817-ENG-STM.jpeg)
Some Highlights:
- Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019.
- The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
- Rates are still low right now – don’t wait until they hit 5% to start searching for your dream home!
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Some Highlights:
- According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Existing Home Sales Report, sales in June were down 2.2% from last year.
- Inventory of homes for sale showed a modest improvement of 0.5% over last year’s figures, but still remains under the 6-month supply needed for a normal market.
- NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun had this to say: “There continues to be a mismatch since the spring between the growing level of homebuyer demand in most of the country in relation to the actual pace of home sales, which are declining. The root cause is without a doubt the severe housing shortage that is not releasing its grip on the nation’s housing market.”
Some Highlights:
- According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Existing Home Sales Report, sales in June were down 2.2% from last year.
- Inventory of homes for sale showed a modest improvement of 0.5% over last year’s figures, but still remains under the 6-month supply needed for a normal market.
- NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun had this to say: “There continues to be a mismatch since the spring between the growing level of homebuyer demand in most of the country in relation to the actual pace of home sales, which are declining. The root cause is without a doubt the severe housing shortage that is not releasing its grip on the nation’s housing market.”
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Some Highlights:
- The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
- Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers.
- 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
