[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2ie0trf3uvgqg":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":43,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":47},{"item":4,"previous":31,"next":37},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":29,"updatedAt":30},16630,"life-changing-events-that-move-the-housing-market","Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market","\u003Cp>Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231108\u002F20231113-Life-Changing-Events-That-Move-the-Housing-Market.png","\u003Cp>Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F03\u002Fthe-benefits-of-buying-a-multi-generational-home-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buying\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F06\u002Freasons-to-sell-your-house-before-the-new-year\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling\u003C\u002Fa> a house. That’s because through all these life-altering events, there is one common thread—the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F18\u002Fwhat-are-the-real-reasons-you-want-to-move-right-now\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">need to move\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Reasons People Still Need To Move Today\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtormagdigital.com\u002Frealtor\u002Flibrary\u002Fitem\u002Ffall_2023\u002F4139952\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">According\u003C\u002Fa> to the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR) there have been a lot of this type of milestone or life change over the last two years (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231108\u002F20231113-Life-Changing-Events-That-Took-Place-Over-the-Last-2-Years.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231108\u002F20231113-Life-Changing-Events-That-Took-Place-Over-the-Last-2-Years.png\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And, these big life changes are going to continue to impact people moving forward, even with the current affordability challenges brought on by higher \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F16\u002Fare-higher-mortgage-rates-here-to-stay\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> and rising \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F23\u002Fwhy-home-prices-keep-going-up\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As Claire Trapasso, Executive News Editor at \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Frealtorcom-october-housing-report-home-prices-stable-amid-inventory-drought-and-rising-rates-301975362.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>\"Because high mortgage rates, elevated home prices, and stubbornly low inventory make today's housing market particularly challenging, \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>many of today's buyers are motivated by life changes, such as growing families, supporting elderly parents or grown children, or accommodating professional needs\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>. . .”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong style=\"color: black;\">Lean On a Real Estate Professional for Help\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Whether you're beginning \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F26\u002Faffordable-homeownership-strategies-for-gen-z\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">your search\u003C\u002Fa> for a home or preparing to sell your current house, you don't have to go it alone. With their expertise, a \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F30\u002Fa-real-estate-agent-helps-take-the-fear-out-of-the-market\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real estate agent\u003C\u002Fa> is an invaluable partner who can help you smoothly transition through these big moments in your life. Here are just a few examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>When Buying a Home\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>If you’re welcoming a new addition and want more space, the need for a \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F25\u002Finvest-in-yourself-by-owning-a-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new home\u003C\u002Fa> may be a top priority. While higher \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F02\u002Fdont-believe-everything-you-read-about-home-prices\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa> and mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers, you may have to find a way to meet your changing needs, even with today’s mortgage rates.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A skilled real estate agent can help. Their expertise and knowledge of the local housing market can save you a considerable amount of time and stress. An agent will take the time to understand your specific needs, budget, and preferences, allowing them to narrow down your search and present you with suitable options.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>When Selling a House\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>If you’re retiring or going through a separation or divorce, your main focus may be to make the most out of your investment when \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F24\u002Fthe-perks-of-selling-your-house-when-inventory-is-low\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa>, so you can find one that works better for you moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is another place where a real estate agent's expertise truly shines. They can accurately assess your home's market value, suggest improvements to enhance its appeal, and craft a strategic marketing plan. Their negotiation skills are a big asset when it comes to making sure you get a fair price for your house, allowing you to move on to the next chapter of your life with confidence and peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>No matter your situation, lean on a trusted professional for help as you buy or sell a home.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>If recent life-changing events have you wanting or needing to move, \u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\">let’s connect.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231108\u002F20231113-Life-Changing-Events-That-Took-Place-Over-the-Last-2-Years.png",false,[17,21,25],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},38,"Move-Up","move-up","2023-11-13T11:30:00Z","2023-11-13T11:30:44Z",{"id":32,"slug":33,"title":34,"featuredImage":35,"publishedAt":36,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},16562,"va-loans-help-heroes-achieve-homeownership-infographic","VA Loans Help Heroes Achieve Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231107\u002FVA-Loans-Help-Heroes-Achieve-Homeownership-KCM-Share.png","2023-11-10T11:30:00Z",{"id":38,"slug":39,"title":40,"featuredImage":41,"publishedAt":42,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},33855,"home-prices-keep-climbing-in-most-markets","These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231113\u002F20231114-Home-Prices-Keep-Climbing-in-Most-Markets.png","2023-11-14T11:30:00Z",{"cover":44,"open":45,"shareSpread":46},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[48,52,53,57,61,65,69,70,74,78,79,83,87,91,95,99,103,107,111,115,119,123,127,131,135,139,143,147,151,155],{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":62,"name":63,"slug":64},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":66,"name":67,"slug":68},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":71,"name":72,"slug":73},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":75,"name":76,"slug":77},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28},{"id":80,"name":81,"slug":82},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":84,"name":85,"slug":86},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":88,"name":89,"slug":90},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":92,"name":93,"slug":94},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":96,"name":97,"slug":98},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":100,"name":101,"slug":102},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":104,"name":105,"slug":106},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":108,"name":109,"slug":110},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":112,"name":113,"slug":114},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":116,"name":117,"slug":118},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":120,"name":121,"slug":122},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":124,"name":125,"slug":126},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":128,"name":129,"slug":130},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":132,"name":133,"slug":134},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":136,"name":137,"slug":138},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":140,"name":141,"slug":142},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":144,"name":145,"slug":146},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":148,"name":149,"slug":150},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":152,"name":153,"slug":154},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":156,"name":157,"slug":158},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]