Category: Fairfield County
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Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home
Plants to consider when you want to purify the air in your home.. In 1989, a NASA study seemed to show that many indoor houseplants purify the air. It was said that these air-purifying plants remove airborne toxins, dust, and germs. Since then, scientists have poked holes in the study. Although plants can clean the…
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About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today
Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a couple of years ago, it isn’t at a standstill. Contrary to what you…
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Housing Relationship Between Supply and Affordability
A 2022 study from political scientists in the University of California system found that a majority of Americans do not believe that increasing the supply of housing makes it more affordable. And this perception was not unique to homeowners but also prevailed among renters who bear the brunt of America’s housing shortage. New Construction –…
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Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors shows 76% of homes sold within a month and…
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Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back!
Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how to overcome these obstacles. Challenge…
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Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual
Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today. The Showing Time Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring homes. The graph…
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U.S. Home Prices Surge in May
Home prices surge in May with all 20 Major Metro Markets Highlights May 2023: All major metro markets see month-over-month price increases Year-over-year: Slight decline in national home prices, but some cities shine Regional Divide: Midwest outperforms, while Pacific coast cities lag behind Overview S&P Dow Jones Indices has just released the latest results for…
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Today’s Mortgage Rates
After spiking a bit toward the end of last week, mortgage rates are back down. Currently, 30-year mortgage rates are around 9 basis points lower compared to last week’s average. They could trend down further later this week. This will depend on the commentary that comes out of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Lower mortgage…
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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
You may have heard some peope say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long term investment that helps your net worth grow over time..…