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Home > Archives for May 2018

Archives for May 2018

Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?

Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this increase in rates, some are guessing that home prices will Continue Reading

Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes

A new trend has begun to emerge. With home prices skyrocketing in the starter home category, many first-time homebuyers are skipping the traditional starter homes and moving right into their dream homes. What’s a Starter Home? According to the National Association of Continue Reading

5 Reasons Why to Sell This Summer!

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the Continue Reading

All Gave Some. Some Gave All.

Happy Memorial Day - Thank you to all who have served this great nation!  Continue Reading

Drop in Inventory Fuels Sales Slowdown [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales are now at an annual pace of 5.46 million. Inventory of existing homes for sale dropped to a 4-month supply, marking the 35th month in a row of declines. The median price of homes sold in April was $257,900. This is the 74th Continue Reading

Selling Your House on Your Own Could Cost You

In this extremely hot real estate market, some homeowners might consider selling their homes on their own which is known as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). They rationalize that they don’t need a real estate agent and believe that they can save the fee for the services a real Continue Reading

Why Have Interest Rates Jumped to a 7-Year High?

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have climbed from 3.95% in the first week of January up to 4.61% last week, which marks a 7-year high according to Freddie Mac. The current pace of acceleration has been fueled by many factors. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Continue Reading

How Current Interest Rates Can Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home Continue Reading

Don’t Wait to Sell Your House! Buyers Are Out Now

Recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that a now is a great time to sell your home. The concept of ‘supply & demand’ reveals that the best price for an item is realized when the supply of that item is low and the demand for Continue Reading

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🏠 Taking care of noticeable repairs
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Notes for First-Time Home Buyers Buying your firs Notes for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting—but preparation makes all the difference.

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✔️ Determine the type of home that fits your lifestyle
✔️ Research your mortgage and loan options
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Want to Sell Your Home Faster? First impressions Want to Sell Your Home Faster?

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✔️ Make necessary repairs
✔️ Declutter every room
✔️ Deep clean from top to bottom
✔️ Brighten every space with natural light and fresh lighting

A well-prepared home attracts more buyers, generates stronger offers, and can sell more quickly.

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