Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

by Cusack Associates | Sep 19, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers, Selling Myths

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that...

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

by Cusack Associates | Sep 18, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers, Selling Myths

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially...

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Cusack Associates | Sep 15, 2023 | Infographic, Sellers, Selling Myths

Some Highlights Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there? Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now. Don’t...

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

by Cusack Associates | Sep 11, 2023 | Sellers, Selling Myths

Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs....

Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

by Cusack Associates | Sep 4, 2023 | Sellers, Selling Myths

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want...

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Cusack Associates | Sep 1, 2023 | Infographic, Sellers

Some Highlights Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost. Almost half of homeowners are equity rich because they have at least 50% equity in their homes. If...