Author: MarciaMurray

21 Apr Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

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Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their...

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20 Apr How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

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In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be...

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19 Apr Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

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Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden,...

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18 Apr Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?

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Life events can have a major impact on what you need from your home, and retirement is one of the biggest changes many of us face. This period of your life can mean doing more of the things you enjoy, like traveling, visiting with loved...

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15 Apr What Is Multigenerational Housing? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you have additional loved ones coming to live with you but don’t have enough space, it may be time to consider a larger, multigenerational home. Some key benefits of multigenerational living include a combined homebuying budget, shared caregiving duties, enhanced relationships, and more. These...

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14 Apr On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.

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If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you...

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13 Apr Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more specifically, if you’re a...

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12 Apr Why a Real Estate Professional Is Key When Selling Your House

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With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have the skills, experience, and expertise it takes to navigate the highly detailed and involved process of selling a home. That may...

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11 Apr Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

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If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance...

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08 Apr Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity. Your equity grows as you pay down your loan and as your home increases in value. Over the past year, the average homeowner’s...

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