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That’s why it’s critical to have a clear picture of not just the market today, but also on what you want out of it when you buy or sell a home. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnn.com\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F10\u002Fhomes\u002Fmortgage-rates-november-10\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>“\u003Cem>The key to making a good decision in this challenging housing market is to \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>be laser focused on what you need now and in the years ahead\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>, so that you can stay in your home long enough that buying is a sound financial decision.\u003C\u002Fem>”\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>Here are a few things to think through as you define your goals for 2024.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>1. Know Your Why\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>You’re dreaming about making a move for a reason – what is it? No matter what’s happening in the market, there are still many \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F23\u002Fwhy-homeowners-are-thankful-they-own\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">compelling reasons\u003C\u002Fa> to buy a home today. Your needs may have changed in a way your current house can’t address, or you could be ready to step into homeownership for the first time. Use your why and your motivation as a guidepost in partnership with an expert advisor to make sure your move gives you a lasting sense of accomplishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>2. Figure Out What Your Next Home Needs To Look Like\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>You know you want to move, but how would you describe your dream home? The number of \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F12\u002F13\u002Fthe-surprising-trend-in-the-number-of-homes-coming-onto-the-market\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">homes for sale\u003C\u002Fa> has grown recently, and that could mean more options to choose from when you buy. But overall housing supply is still \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F12\u002F18\u002Fwhy-now-is-still-a-great-time-to-sell-your-house\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lower\u003C\u002Fa> than more normal years in the market, so you’ll have to work closely with a pro to find what you’re looking for. Just be sure to keep your budget in mind as you balance your wants and needs. The better you understand what’s essential and where you can be flexible, the easier it will be to find a home that’s right for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>3. Determine if You’re Ready To Buy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Getting clear on your budget and available \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F12\u002F12\u002Fdown-payment-assistance-programs-can-help-pave-the-way-to-homeownership\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">savings\u003C\u002Fa> is essential before you get too far into the process. Partnering with a local agent and a lender early is the best way to make sure you’re in a good position to buy. This could include planning how much to save for a down payment, getting \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F12\u002F08\u002Fyour-homebuying-adventure-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pre-approved\u003C\u002Fa> for a home loan, and assessing your current \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F22\u002Fhome-prices-still-growing-just-at-a-more-normal-pace\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home equity\u003C\u002Fa> if you’re selling your existing house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>A Professional Will Guide You Through Every Step of the Process\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Buying or selling a home takes expertise to navigate. If that feels a bit overwhelming, that’s normal. Don’t let uncertainty hold you back from your goals this year. A trusted expert will help you bridge that gap and give you the facts and advice you need about today’s housing market.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Let’s connect to plan how to make your homeownership dreams a reality in 2024.\u003C\u002Fp>",false,[16,20,24],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":25,"name":26,"slug":27},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips","2024-01-01T11:30:00Z","2024-04-11T20:17:11Z",{"id":31,"slug":32,"title":33,"featuredImage":34,"publishedAt":35,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},37051,"the-benefits-of-working-with-an-agent-when-you-sell-your-house-infographic","The Benefits of Working With an Agent When You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231219\u002FThe-Benefits-of-Working-With-an-Agent-KCM-Share.png","2023-12-29T11:30:00Z",{"id":37,"slug":38,"title":39,"featuredImage":40,"publishedAt":41,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},37126,"things-to-consider-if-your-house-didnt-sell","Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231220\u002F20240102-Things-To-Consider-If-Your-House-Didn-t-Sell.png","2024-01-02T11:30:00Z",{"cover":43,"open":44,"shareSpread":45},"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",{"cover":47,"open":48,"shareSpread":49},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[51,55,56,57,61,65,69,73,77,81,85,89,93,97,101,105,109,113,117,121,125,129,133,134,138,142,146,150,154,158],{"id":52,"name":53,"slug":54},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},{"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":70,"name":71,"slug":72},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":74,"name":75,"slug":76},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":78,"name":79,"slug":80},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":82,"name":83,"slug":84},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":86,"name":87,"slug":88},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":90,"name":91,"slug":92},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":94,"name":95,"slug":96},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":98,"name":99,"slug":100},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":102,"name":103,"slug":104},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":106,"name":107,"slug":108},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":110,"name":111,"slug":112},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":118,"name":119,"slug":120},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":122,"name":123,"slug":124},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":126,"name":127,"slug":128},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":130,"name":131,"slug":132},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":25,"name":26,"slug":27},{"id":135,"name":136,"slug":137},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":143,"name":144,"slug":145},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":147,"name":148,"slug":149},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":151,"name":152,"slug":153},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":155,"name":156,"slug":157},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":159,"name":160,"slug":161},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]