Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

by Carole Hiu Miller | Sep 27, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Foreclosures

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t...

Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Carole Hiu Miller | Aug 18, 2023 | Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographic

Some Highlights With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that’ll create a flood of foreclosures. Here’s why that’s unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were...

Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

by Carole Hiu Miller | Aug 16, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Foreclosures

The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true...

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

by Carole Hiu Miller | Aug 7, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

by Carole Hiu Miller | Jul 24, 2023 | Buyer, Distressed Properties, Foreclosures

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. It’s important to...

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Carole Hiu Miller | Jun 9, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Foreclosures, Infographic

Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year,...