What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few ...
Continue ReadingIs Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because ...
Continue ReadingRenting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). ...
Continue ReadingWhat To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking ...
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Pending as of September 20,2024 Welcome to this beautiful home in the Countryside community. The kitchen and all bathrooms have been gorgeously remodeled and you will love this corner lot with its mature landscaping and inviting curb appeal. As you step inside, you are greeted with a remarkable entryway ...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Changes to Real Estate Commissions To help explain these new changes, let’s first look at how commissions were paid before August 17, 2024. Before August 17, 2024 When a seller wanted to list their home, they would sign a Listing Agreement with their agent, agreeing to pay a ...
Continue ReadingWhen buyers are considering purchasing a home, they typically prioritize certain aspects of the home’s condition. The home does not have to be perfect, but in order to get top dollar for your home, you want it to be in the best condition possible to attract the best offers. ...
Continue ReadingUpdate: This home is now pending as of June 21, 2024. We had over 13 showings the first day on the market and the sellers received a strong, clean offer that they could not refuse. Ready to show on Friday, June 21. Listed for $515,000. You will love this move-in ...
Continue ReadingAs a homeowner, is there anything less inconvenient or more stressful than having water flood your basement? With all of the regular maintenance tasks that are on your to-do list, sump pump maintenance is an important one. The average lifespan of a sump pump is approximately seven years, which can ...
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