How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today? Is buying a home today a smart move? Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on your desire to Continue Reading about Buying a Home Today… How Smart Is It?
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How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates? Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing market. However, we should realize two things: 1. The Continue Reading about How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home.Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan, but these low rates may not last forever.If you’re in a position to buy a Continue Reading about Home Mortgage Rates by Decade
Record-Low Housing Inventory is Great for Sellers!
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Continue Reading about Record-Low Housing Inventory is Great for Sellers!
Real Estate in 2021: 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic
Real Estate in 2021: 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced many homeowners to reevaluate their space and Continue Reading about Real Estate in 2021: 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic
