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09 Mar How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?

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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...

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08 Mar 5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring

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When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here...

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05 Mar How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move. Let’s connect to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale this...

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04 Mar Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?

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Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling safely. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae shows...

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03 Mar How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?

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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...

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02 Mar Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?

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The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed...

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01 Mar What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower...

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26 Feb It’s a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Over the past year, homeowners have gained an unprecedented opportunity to sell with great success while buyer demand is soaring. With homes selling twice as fast as they did last year at this time, getting multiple offers, and rising in price, homeowners are in the...

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25 Feb Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Selling Myths by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the...

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24 Feb How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?

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The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up...

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