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There's no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today's housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move.

Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them.

1. Should I Wait To Sell?

If you're thinking about waiting to sell until after mortgage rates come down, here's what you need to know. So are a ton of other people.

And while mortgage rates are still forecasted to come down later this year, if you wait for that to happen, you may be dealing with a lot more competition as o...

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When you're planning a move, it's normal to wonder where you'll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you've got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you want to buy a newly built home, you may not have pictured new home construction.

A trusted real estate agent can help walk you through these two reasons you may want to reconsider that.

1. Adding Newly Built Homes Could Give You More Options

There are two types of homes on the market: new and existing. A newly built home refers to a house that was just built or is under construction. An existing home is one a previous homeowner has already lived in. Right now, the ...

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Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today's mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move.

Here's something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percent of respondents who say it's a good time to sell is on the rise (see graph below):

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Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there's no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it's starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the year. Elijah de la Campa, Senior Economist at Redfin, says:

"We're slowly climbing our way out of an affordability hole, but we have a long way to go. Rates have come down from their peak and are expected to fall again by the end of the year, which should make homebuying a little more affordab...

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Some Highlights

• If you're about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses.
• Smaller homes typically have lower energy and maintenance costs. Plus, you may have enough equity built up t...

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