Videos What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? Depends!
All From Frenzy to Breathing Room If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it […]
All Mortgage Rates Remain Flat  Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.58%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained flat this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Over the summer, rates have come down and purchase applications are outpacing 2024, though a number of homebuyers continue waiting on […]
All Another Week Of Decline in 30-Year Mortgage Rate  Freddie Mac  today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.58%. “Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since October,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in mortgage rates.” The 30-year FRM averaged 6.58% as […]
All Concessions On The Table Almost half of sellers are making concessions right now to get their house sold. If you want to know which concessions are working for sellers in our market, reach out.
All 30-Year Mortgage Rates Lowest Since April  Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.63%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to its lowest level since April,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “The decline in rates increases prospective homebuyers’ purchasing power and our research shows that buyers can save […]
Videos Buying New Today Since there are more new homes on the market, builders are motivated to sell and that’s leading to two great perks: price cuts and lower rates. Let’s connect if you want to see what builders are offering in our area.
Buying The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think) Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not out of luck. Here’s the thing: a […]
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Buying The Tale of Two Markets Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. a […]
Videos The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts If you’re tempted to wait for rates to come down before you buy a home, here’s what you should know. Based on expert forecasts, mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6s this year. Let’s talk about what this means for your move and how to factor this into your plans.
Videos Do You Have To Put Down 20 Percent? A lot of people think you have to put 20% down when you buy your first home. But that’s actually a common myth.
Videos Could Renting Be Holding You Back? Renting might feel like the safer bet right now, but it could be holding you back.
Buying Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don’t let that overshadow this simple truth. Home […]
Videos Home Projects That Add Value Are you thinking about tackling a few home projects? Whether you’re planning to sell soon or not, you should know not every upgrade is going to add value. Here’s some national data on projects where you’re most likely to recoup your costs. Just remember, your area may look a little different based on which features […]
All Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home? You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? With high home prices and stubborn mortgage rates, renting can seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe your only choice. That’s a very real feeling. And perhaps buying today isn’t your best move; it’s not for everyone […]
All More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign It’s Your Buying Opportunity Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash. But the reality is, the data proves that’s just not the case. In most areas, more inventory isn’t bad news. It’s […]
All What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s a possibility, depending on where you decide to live. A homeowners association is […]
All Forecasting The Second Half The latest 2025 forecasts show mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly and price growth will moderate. Want to know what this could mean for your plans? Let’s talk through it together.
All Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate? If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner […]
Selling Home Projects That Boost Value Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains: “. . . not every home renovation project will increase the resale […]