Rising mortgage rates are forcing buyers off of the fence to make a purchase before rates and prices climb higher. Here's why...
The Best Week to List Your House… it’s almost here!
The Best Week To List Your House Is Coming Up Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data …
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What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know about the Appraisal Gap
It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That is the simple principle that accounts for today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below …
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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 bump-up in rate should …
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How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think it could be time for a move, the decision can definitely feel complicated (and overwhelming).. You need to take personal and professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have …
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates? Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for …
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5 Tips to Make a Competitive Offer
5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success …
Crazy Awesome Cranberry Fireball Punch
I had you at Fireball didn't I? 🙂 This was a big hit for my family and friends last Thanksgiving. Absolutely delicious, not too sweet, and looked really pretty on the table and in people's hands as they carried them around (though they didn't get too far before finishing!) INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh cranberries1 cup …
Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
Despite the lingering impact of Covid-19, we will likely see home values continue to rise higher given the continued lack of inventory of homes for sale.
#1 Reason NOT to Wait to List your House for Sale
The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is NOT one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immunity …
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