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All Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a recent article from realtor.com says: “The median rent across the 50 largest US metropolitan areas reached $1,876 […]
All Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market Some Highlights The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer homes selling above asking price. If you’re ready to […]
All Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be The Time Are you one of those potential homebuyers who is struggling with whether now is a good time to buy. You’ve been reading the news reports and hearing conflicting things from friends, relatives and others about whether you should buy now or wait.  When I get the question – should I buy now or wait – […]
All Opportunity for Homebuyers? he latest date from Federal government agencies continues to show a slowdown in the housing market. The US Census Department and HUD reported today sales of new single family homes in June fell 8,1 per cent from the previous month of May. The report said that new single-family home sales were down 17.4 per cent […]
All Have You Stopped Searching? Some Highlights Experts say the number of homes for sale is growing this year, and that can have a big impact on your move. If you’re planning to buy, additional options in today’s market may be just what you’ve been waiting for. More inventory means added opportunities to find the home of your dreams. Let’s connect so you have the latest information on […]
All Mortgage Interest Rates Inch Up For The Week Ending July 21, 2022 Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) for the week ending July 21, 2022. The survey showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.54 percent for the week. “The housing market remains sluggish as mortgage rates inch up for a second consecutive week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. […]
All Do You Think Home Prices Will Fall? Do you think home prices will fall? Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market isn’t a bubble about to burst, and home […]
All Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High? While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now? Greg McBride, Chief […]
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All Get In The Game With A Pre-Approval! If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But why is that? And is it still important in today’s shifting market? The truth is, getting a pre-approval letter from your lender is critical, and when it comes to […]
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All Where Do I Go If I Sell My House? I’ve heard the question. And, quite frankly I’ve asked the question. Where will I go if I sell my house today? If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because […]
All Mortgage Rates Volatile Freddie Mac today (07/14/2022) released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.51 percent. “Mortgage rates are volatile as economic growth slows due to fiscal and monetary drags,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “With rates the highest in over a decade, home prices at […]
All Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble. So What Is It? With so much talk about an economic slowdown, some people are asking if the housing market is heading for a crash like the one in 2008. To really understand what’s happening with real estate today, it’s important to lean on the experts for reliable information. Here’s why economists and industry experts say the housing market is not a bubble ready to […]
All Help! Should I Buy a Home Right Now? If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision. The Future of Home Price Appreciation Each quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a national panel […]
All What Are Housing Experts Saying Now About What’s Ahead For 2022? The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of […]
All Recent Drop in Mortgage Rates Good News For Homebuyers Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down to 5.30% from […]
All Protect Yourself Against Wire Fraud One of the unfortunate realities of today’s world is that wire fraud exist. it is very important that you protect yourself against wire fraud whether you’re buying of selling. Have the conversation with your real estate agent, title company and or attorney working with you in your real estate transaction. Understand who will be asking […]
Buying Pre-Approval Is A Strategic Move
All Average Mortgage Rate for 30-Year Drops to 5.3% Freddie Mac  today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® for the week ending July,7, 2022 showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.30 percent. “Over the last two weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped by half a percent, as concerns about a potential recession continue to rise,” said Sam Khater, Freddie […]
All What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market? If you’ve been watching the news or reading the newspaper you can’t miss all of the talk about a possible recession. The Federal Reserve is trying to engineer a so-called soft landing for the economy as it raises interest rates to fight inflation. Fighting inflation is one of the Federal Reserves’ primary mandates. According to […]