Buying When Is the Perfect Time To Move? It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And here’s why. There is […]
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All 30-Year Mortgage Interest Rate Tops 7% Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.04 percent. “Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week and crossed seven percent for the first time since May of 2024,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “The underlying strength of the economy […]
All Mortgage Interest Rates Continue to Trend UP  Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®  for the week ending 01/09/2025, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.93 percent. “In the first full week of the new year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained elevated at just under 7 percent,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “The continued strength […]
All Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so here’s the latest on two […]
All Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many factors at play for that to even be […]
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All 30-Year Mortgage Rate Average Hits 6.91% Freddie Mac today (01/02/2025)  released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.91 percent. “Inching up to just shy of seven percent, mortgage rates reached their highest point in nearly six months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Compared to this time last year, rates are […]
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Selling Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort? Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much you should prioritize staging as you prep for […]
Buying Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. And if buying your first home is on your list of goals, now’s the perfect time to put a plan in motion to help you save. And the best part? Reaching your savings goal doesn’t mean […]
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All Another weekly increase in mortgage interest rates. Mortgage interest rates rose for a second week in a row. Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.85 percent. “Mortgage rates increased for the second straight week, rebounding after a decline from earlier this month,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. […]
Buying How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?” to “Why wouldn’t I?” […]
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Selling Struggling To Sell Your House? When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. But what many people don’t realize is that even in today’s market where there are more buyers than homes for sale, there […]
Selling Where Can You Get an Accurate Value of Your Home? In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your home. Before you toss a for sale sign in your yard and expect to […]
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All 30-Year Mortgage Interest Rates Averages 6.6%. Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released today shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.60 percent for the week ending 12/12/2024. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased for the third consecutive week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “The combination of mortgage rate declines, firm consumer income growth and a bullish stock market have […]
All Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are certainly more affordable than others, know that working with a trusted real estate agent to find what fits your budget and your desired location – no matter where you want to be – is […]
All Will Home Prices Come Down? You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home. But experts agree that’s not what’s in the cards – and here’s why. There are more people who want to buy a home than there […]