The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

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

\"TheWe’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. However, there’s no guarantee rates will remain this low […]

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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

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

\"WillWith mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low over a dozen times in 2020 and the low interest […]

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3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life

Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Rent vs. Buy /

\"3There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM […]

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Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?

Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers /

\"Millennials:In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own households and invest in real estate. If you’re like many millennials who are spending […]

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3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Home This Year

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates /

\"3There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, having a home of your own can give you a greater sense of security and accomplishment in a time that’s largely uncertain. If you’re a […]

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47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

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

\"47%Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping monthly mortgage payments […]

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The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021

For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers /

\"TheAs more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares: “In a snapshot of 2020, despite the devasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury […]

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