Tag: Housing Market
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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. If you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around.…
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How Long Will it Take to Sell Your House?
As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “How long is this going to take?” And that makes sense. You want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an even more…
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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash
With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and higher budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments. This could lead to a wave of foreclosures. But before you start worrying about…
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Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market
Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you are bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you are even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what 2025 brings. But what you may not realize is, the decision to hold off could actually cost you.…
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This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For
After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers – and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own…
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Watching the Stock Market?
Check the Value of Your Home for Good News! While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to…
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Prices & Rates
Housing prices and interest rates aren’t going back down! Mortgage rates surged to the highest level in two years, leaving homebuyers on high alert as further increases loom. Things aren’t going back down. Now is the time to buy! 30 year fixed mortgage The rate on the 30 year fixed mortgage – the most common…
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If you’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?
In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they will be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically…
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Interest Rates
What you should do before interest rates rise!!! In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you have been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher than today’s average. Here are some options…