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Renting a home has long been viewed as a more affordable alternative to buying property.
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If you’ve never purchased a home before, the process can seem overwhelming. What, exactly, do you need to do before you buy a home? What steps do you need to take? And where do you start?
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved up for the second consecutive week averaging 3.09%. Up from last week’s 3.05% average. Last year at this time, 30-year rates averaged 2.80%.
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There’s no denying that the 2021 real estate market has been frustrating for many buyers—and that frustration is causing some buyers to give up on their home search altogether.
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There’s no denying that the recent market has been tough for buyers. Thanks to historically low inventory, many would-be buyers have been unable to successfully find and purchase a home.
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Mortgage Rates Back Above 3% this week, after spending nearly four months below 3%.
Economists expect mortgage rates to continue to increase modestly over the next few months.
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Moving into a new home is an exciting time. But even if you’re super excited about your new place, it can take a little while to get settled in—and for your new place to actually feel ...
The pandemic has changed a lot of things - including what buyers are looking for when they evaluate a home and a neighborhood.
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Summer is almost over, which means the temperatures are about to cool off. And while there’s no guarantee, it looks like the housing market may cool along with it—at least slightly.
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As the economy works to get back to its pre-pandemic self, and the fight against COVID-19 variants unfolds, owners and buyers continue to benefit from some of the lowest mortgage rat ...
When it comes to buying or selling a home, from a financial perspective, there’s more to think about than just the home price. There are a variety of fees associated with a real estate transacti ...
Low inventory in markets across the country have been driving up prices and creating bidding wars, making it extremely difficult for many potential buyers to successfully find and purchase homes.
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Buying a home is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) investment a person can make. And when they’re making such a large investment, many potential buyers don’t want to settle ...
Interest rates are looking great and buyers are out in force to take advantage of these record breaking low rates.. Homes are selling quick and for top dollar. Inventory is on the rise but still a ...
In a seller’s market, demand and competition for properties is high. This gives seller’s a clear advantage—and because of that advantage, they’re typically not willing to budge ...
There are a number of common mistakes potential home buyers make when applying for a mortgage—and those mistakes can end up costing you time, money, and frustration during the home buying proces ...
Historically low inventory is creating one of the most competitive buying markets in recent memory—and that competition is driving a higher volume of offers and shorter close times for sellers.
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Todays market still belongs to sellers!
We still need more homes for sale to keep up with the increasing number of qualified buyers looking for a home right now!
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In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had people spending more time in their homes than ever before. And after spending so much time at home, many people realized their homes didn’t have the features t ...
When you sell your home, you want it to sell for at least what you’re asking—preferably more.
And if that’s the goal? Now is a great time to sell.
A recent survey from Hom ...
Thanks to historically low inventory and rising prices, today’s real estate market has been challenging for many buyers. But what, exactly, are the biggest challenges facing buyers today?
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Low inventory and high demand are causing unprecedented competition for homes across the country. And that competition is sending prices upward—and, often, well past the asking price.
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Todays market again belongs to the sellers!
We still need more homes for sale to keep up with the increasing number of qualified buyers looking for a home right now!
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Between record low inventory and high buyer demand, today’s real estate market is one of the most seller-friendly in recent history.
And that seller-friendly market is driving some serious ex ...
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to list it at a time when it’s going to sell at the highest premium.
And, as it turns out, that time is in May.
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High demand and low inventory has driven home prices up across the US. But how much, exactly, have home values increased over the past year?
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Todays market still belongs to the sellers!
We still need more homes for sale to keep up with the increasing number of qualified buyers looking for a home right now!
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The COVID-19 pandemic—and the fact that people were forced to spend more time at home—created a huge demand for home remodels. And even as vaccine distribution expands, more restrictions a ...
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If you’re looking to get the highest price possible for your house when you sell, now may be the best time ever for you to capitalize on market conditions.
According to recent data from ...
Todays market belongs to the sellers!
We still need more homes for sale to keep up with the increasing number of qualified buyers looking for a home right now!
Buying/Selling? Contac ...
If you’re selling your home, you should be prepared for the home inspection process—and chances are, there’s going to be at least something that needs to be repaired. Accor ...
As we transitioned into the new year, low mortgage rates and low inventory drove up real estate prices in markets across the country.
But exactly how much did home values increase at the start of 2 ...
Many potential buyers think that in order to buy a home, you need to have 20 percent of the purchase price saved to cover a down payment. But in 2021, the majority of buyers are successfully closing o ...
Still very much a Sellers market out there!
We need more homes for sale to keep up with the increasing number of qualified buyers looking for a home right now!
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So many houses and condos haven’t been given the proper TLC over the years. When shopping for a home, it’s not uncommon to find houses that, at best, haven’t been updated in decades, ...
Between low interest, fierce competition, and rising home prices, 2020 was a challenge for buyers, but offered serious advantages to sellers—and it looks like that dynamic is continuing into 202 ...
If you are a first time home buyer there are many first-time buyer home loan programs available -- each with their perks and particular qualifying requirements. Some are mentioned below.
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Buying a home is a big commitment—and if you’re currently renting, there are likely some ideas that make you question whether you’re ready or able to buy a home.
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There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way homes are sold.
But which of those changes are here to stay?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work and live—and, for many Americans, that includes a change of location.
According to a recent article from the National Associa ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to reexamine where they live—and in response, many are choosing to relocate.
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The real estate market has had its ups and downs in 2020. When COVID hit in March, the market all but came to a standstill. But that changed in the summer—and buyers are now out in full force, d ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what many people are looking for in their homes—and, as such, it’s shifted major home and design trends.
And it looks like many of those trends are goi ...
Winter is typically a slower season in real estate—but 2020 is poised to change that in a big way.
Low inventory, high buyer demand, and record-low interest rates are setting up this winter s ...
When you sell your home, you want it to sell quickly and profitably—and according to those standards, there’s never been a better time to sell than right now.
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While there’s no denying that there is a lack of inventory across the country (available inventory is down 38 percent year-over-year), according to realtor.com’s Weekly Housing Report ...
In the midst of the pandemic, people are staying home more than ever—and, for many, all that time at home has made them realize that they’re not exactly thrilled with their dwellings.
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COVID-19 has caused many urban dwellers to forgo their big city lifestyle for the suburbs, where there’s more space.
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When you list your home, you don’t want it to sit on the market for months and months. You want to get an offer and make the sale as quickly as possible.
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If only buying and selling houses were as easy “as seen on TV”!
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Urban areas have long been the hottest real estate markets in the country. But the pandemic and stay-at-home orders left many people longing for more space, both indoors and out—and now that res ...
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In normal years, Spring is the hottest homebuying season of the year.
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Many would-be buyers put their home search on hold when COVID hit in March. But it looks like many of those buyers are resuming their home search—and they have the mortgage applications to prove ...
You work hard. You deserve a vacation. If you’d like to enjoy that blissed-out state of mind more than just two weeks a year, you may be thinking about buying a vacation home.
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After putting their home search on hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are returning to the market ready and eager to purchase a home. But the biggest challenge facing them in toda ...
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When you put your home on the market, you want it to attract buyers and sell quickly and for as much as possible. And, depending on the condition of your home, that might mean making some improvements ...
COVID-19 and the resulting stay-at-home orders had many people putting their real estate plans on hold. But as restrictions are lifted and the country continues to open, it looks like the coronavirus ...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many potential buyers decided to put their home search on hold. But it looks like buyers are getting back to searching for homes online.
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The shelter in place orders that have been in effect for weeks across the country have many people spending more time at home than ever before. And after spending so much time in their homes, many of ...
Mortgage Rates Remain Near Record Low for 6th Week
Interest rates are currently at a near 50 year low. They are lower than they have been since before 1980 and are projected to remain stea ...
The coronavirus is completely changing the real estate industry, and stay-at-home orders have presented unique challenges for buyers. Not only are they unable to tour properties in person, but, in som ...
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Traditionally, when you sell your home, you want to get as many people in to see your property as possible; open houses and frequent tours from potential buyers are the norm.
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A recent article from realtor.com outlined key strategies for keeping your home germ-free during the coronavirus pandemic, including:
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The coronavirus pandemic is causing uncertainty across the nation—and for many, that includes financial uncertainty.
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