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What Impacts Our Mortgage Rates?
2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot... Read More
How to Prepare your Home for Top Dollar This Spring
It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are... Read More
The Importance of Utilizing a Real Estate Agent for Your Move
Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through any change in your life and you need some guidance, what do you do? You get advice from people who know what they’re talking about. Moving... Read More
Utilizing home equity can significantly impact your outcome when selling a property.
Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from Bankrate explains: “Home... Read More
Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year
Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. And if... Read More
Revised Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024
Revised Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more confident prices will rise, not fall. So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change. 2024 Home Price Forecasts:... Read More
The Housing Market Shake-Up: A Golden Opportunity for Homebuyers
The Housing Market Shake-Up: A Golden Opportunity for Homebuyers Hey there, fellow homeowners and aspiring buyers! Gregory Straus here, your friendly neighborhood real estate enthusiast. Buckle up because I’ve got some exciting news for you all. According to none other than the legendary “Oracle of Wall Street” herself, Meredith Whitney, we are on the verge... Read More
What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?
What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true. The simplest answer is:... Read More
Why Having Your Own Realtor Matters When Buying a New Construction Home
Why Having Your Own Realtor Matters When Buying a New Construction Home Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homesmake up a larger percent of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s... Read More
Is Buying a Newly Built Home the Best Option For You?
Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s why. Near-Record... Read More