“Sellers have more equity in their homes than ever before, and buyers are not having to make split-second decisions and are not in heated multiple-offer situations.”

“The advantage for buyers in our local market right now is that we have more inventory on the market.” Our columnist details why current rates shouldn’t scare you away from the housing market.

Despite shifts in the real estate market, “we have personally seen an upswing. Nor has it swayed the majority of those who already live here who have had a life change and need to move up, down or out.”