May 2018

Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

\"WillMortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this increase in rates, some are guessing that home prices will depreciate. However, some prominent experts in the housing industry […]

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Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials /

\"MillennialsA new trend has begun to emerge. With home prices skyrocketing in the starter home category, many first-time homebuyers are skipping the traditional starter homes and moving right into their dream homes. What’s a Starter Home? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), simply put, a starter home is a one or two-bedroom home […]

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5 Reasons Why to Sell This Summer!

For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"5Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and are in the market right now! More […]

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Why Have Interest Rates Jumped to a 7-Year High?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"WhyInterest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have climbed from 3.95% in the first week of January up to 4.61% last week, which marks a 7-year high according to Freddie Mac. The current pace of acceleration has been fueled by many factors. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, had this to say: “Healthy consumer […]

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How Current Interest Rates Can Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"HowAccording to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. Purchasing power, simply put, is […]

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