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Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
Published 2 years agoFour Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate If you’re looking to buy a condo or a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your mortgage loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates… read more
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Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search
Published 2 years agoThe historically low inventory over the past few years led to challenges for many buyers trying to find a home that met their needs and their budget. If you’re in the same boat, you should know the recent shift in the housing market may have opened up doors for you to restart your search. The… read more
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Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
Published 2 years agoThe talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a… read more
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Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
Published 2 years agoOne of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a condo or home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If… read more
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3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
Published 3 years agoWith all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what’ll happen next. It’s only natural for concerns to creep in that it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. The good news is,… read more
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Looking for a Place To Call Home? Consider a Condominium.
Published 3 years agoIt’s no secret that one of the top stories in today’s real estate market is low housing supply and high buyer demand. If you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home or are someone who’s interested in downsizing, it may be worth considering a condominium (condo) as a worthwhile option. In fact, trends indicate… read more
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Is the Housing Market Correcting?
Published 3 years agoIf you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs… read more
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Sellers Have an Opportunity with Today’s Home and Condo Prices
Published 3 years agoAs mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder if the value of their homes or condos would fall. Here’s the good news. Historically, when mortgage rates rise by a percentage point or more, home values continue to appreciate. The latest data on home and condo prices seems to confirm that… read more
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How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
Published 3 years agoIn the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your condo or home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in… read more
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Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?
Published 3 years agoIf you’re planning to buy a home or condo this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the property. The buyer and… read more