Entries by Andy Cruz

Inventory heats up! Along with Sentiment AND Demand

We’re not even in the full swing of Spring yet and ALREADY the real estate market is heating up. Inventory began surging in some parts of the country, mortgage demand confirms BUYERS are ready to get into homes. All this adds up to Sentiment hitting levels not seen since March 2022!

Shoppers are gearing up for the Spring Home-Buying season

The Spring/Summer buying season is already upon us, BUT bold predictions of mass uncertainty are shifting conversations and decisions already. With more and more homeowners staying in their homes for much longer than before, will you be hunkering down in 2024 – or will you be GOING FOR IT to make this year the most […]

Is Homeownership REALLY the latest humble brag?

A Realtor.com article came out just in time for valentines day that asserts homeownership could be the latest humble brag, but is it really? We agree and disagree on this while also batting around the idea of accessing Home Equity, insurance companies leaving homeowners high and dry in high risk areas, and review the latest […]

Mortgage Rates are creeping up, but Demand is too?

It may seem counterintuitive to think that demand would increase at the same time that rates are inching back up again. But once we look at the data, and we match that with our borrower’s sentiment, goals and personal aspirations…it makes sense. And what about that generation that’s hunkered down and aging in place?…Is this […]