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    Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners
    Mark Dallmann
    • May 2
    • 2 min

    Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

    If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s important to understand why prices are rising to begin with. One major factor is supply and demand. In any industry, when there are more buyers for an item than there are of that item available, prices naturally rise. In those situations, buyers are willing to pay more to get the product or service they’re looking for when options are scarce. And that’s exactly what’s happening in
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    Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Apr 8
    • 1 min

    Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home?

    Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity. Your equity grows as you pay down your loan and as your home increases in value. Over the past year, the average homeowner’s equity grew by $55,300. Ready to sell? Let’s connect to talk about how you can use that equity to fuel your next move. #homeequity #homevalues #networth #dreamhome #purchasingpower
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    The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
    Mark Dallmann
    • Apr 7
    • 2 min

    The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You

    Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is totally different today. For example, Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, tweeted just last week on this issue: “. . . We do need price appreciation to slow today (it’s not sustainable over the long run) but high
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    What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Mar 30
    • 3 min

    What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

    Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate movement throughout 2021 was steady compared to the rapid increase in mortgage rates this year: Just a few months ago, Freddie Mac projected mortgage rates would average 3.6% in 2022. Earlier this
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    Are You Ready to Fall in Love with Homeownership?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Feb 14
    • 2 min

    Are You Ready to Fall in Love with Homeownership?

    Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because it’s a space that’s truly yours. Over the past two years, we’ve learned to love our homes even more as we’ve stayed home more than ever due to the o
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    Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential
    Mark Dallmann
    • Dec 30, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential

    Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. The 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys homeowners who recently sold their house on their own and asks what difficulties they faced. Those sellers say some of the biggest headaches are prep
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    Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market
    Mark Dallmann
    • Dec 29, 2021
    • 2 min

    Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

    As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “Consensus forecasts put rates at about 3.7% by the end of next year. So, that’s still historically low, but certainly higher th
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    The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year
    Mark Dallmann
    • Dec 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year

    When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides. But what about equity? While it can be overlooked, a homeowner’s equity helps build long-term wealth over time. Here’s a look at what equity is and why it matters. For a homeowner, your equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. So, as home values climb, your equity
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    Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home
    Mark Dallmann
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

    The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom: “At least 1.7 million more older workers than expected retired due to the pandemic recession.” If you’ve recently retired, your home may not fit your new lifestyle. The good news is
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    What’s Happening with Home Prices?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Nov 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    What’s Happening with Home Prices?

    Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much have home values appreciated over the last 12 months? According to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, home values have increased by 18.1% compared to this time last year. Additionally, prices have gone up at an acce
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    Your Home Equity Is Growing
    Mark Dallmann
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    Your Home Equity Is Growing

    Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, today’s rising equity is great news. On average, homeowners have gained $51,500 in equity since this time last year. Whether it’s funding an education, fueling your next move, or starting a business, your home equity is a great tool you can use to power your dreams. Ready to sell? Let’s connect to talk about how you can take advantage of your rising equity to reach your goals. #homepriceappreciation #homevalues #househunting #wisconsinho
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    As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth
    Mark Dallmann
    • Sep 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

    Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to increase your net worth. This boost to your wealth comes in the form of equity. Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its market value based on factors like pri
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    It’s Still a Sellers’ Market
    Mark Dallmann
    • Sep 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

    Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be why 73% of people believe it’s a good time to sell. Sellers, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Let’s connect so you can take advantage of this hot sellers’ market. #sellersmarket #homevalues #newberlinhomes #exprealty
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    Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jul 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market?

    Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price appreciation continues to grow home equity, which sellers can use to fuel a move up. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and contingencies (which buyers can minimize to make thei
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    Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jul 13, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market

    In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isn’t a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal, the real estate market is expected to have an unusually strong summer season. Here’s how this summer is stacking up against the norm and what it means for you. Inventory is increasing. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from th
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    The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jul 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear

    For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their buying potential by $150k or more” “1 in 4 underestimated the increase in value by $100k or more” “47% don’t know what a good interest rate is” Because they feel uncertain, many young homebuyers have given up on their search, or worse, th
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    What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jun 30, 2021
    • 3 min

    What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?

    As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021, but what does the forecast tell us about what’s on the horizon? Mortgage Rates Will Likely Increase, but Remain Low Many experts are projecting a rise in interest rates. The latest Quarterly Forecast from Freddie Mac states: “W
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    What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jun 29, 2021
    • 2 min

    What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

    In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser at CoreLogic, elaborates: “The frequency of buyers being willing to pay more than the market data supports is increasing.” While this is great news for today’s sellers, it can be tricky to navigate
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    Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
    Mark Dallmann
    • Jun 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

    Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership is Affordable Housing, author Mike Loftin illustrates how homeowners increase their equity and their wealth simply by making monthly mortgage payments: “The principal portion that reduces the loan balance builds the homeowner’s equity.
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    99% of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase
    Mark Dallmann
    • Mar 29, 2018
    • 1 min

    99% of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase

    Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear majority of recently surveyed housing experts believe that home values will continue to rise this year. What is the Home Price Expectation Survey? Each quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists. Those surveyed include expert
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