The Dodd Team

Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell Are you on the fence about selling your house?

Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around.

Houses Are Still Selling Fast Have you been thinking about selling your house?

There’s No Foreclosure Wave in Sight [INFOGRAPHIC] Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry.

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving.

Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market?

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates.

Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market? Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about?

Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC] Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. 

The Top Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind?

Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down? If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability.

Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024 Even though home prices are going up nationally, some people are still worried they might come down.

3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024 If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home.

Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn [INFOGRAPHIC] Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don't know the terms used during the process.

3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten.

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you.

Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move?

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream.

Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028.

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision.

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own.

Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity.

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month.

Achieving Your Homebuying Dreams in 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC] Planning to buy a home in 2024? Here’s what to focus on.

Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip.

Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market.

Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind.

Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC] As you get ready to sell your house, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list to make it inviting and boost curb appeal.

Sell Smarter: Why Working with a Real Estate Agent May Beat Going Solo If you're thinking about selling your house on your own, called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO, there are some important things to consider.

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed).