Home-buyers currently have challenges, and rising rates on mortgages have sparked concerns that they could stall some sales if the buyers already faced financial constraints right after the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit its highest level in more than a year last week. "It's kind of sad, because ... » Learn More about Buyers fearful of rising rates? Lets put it in proper perspective
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Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch this Christmas
Could it be a grim and grinchy December for thousands of homeowners facing ongoing challenges with their mortgage payments and property values? Could popular deductions for mortgage insurance premiums and energy-efficient renovations abruptly vanish? Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch ... » Learn More about Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch this Christmas
What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real Estate Market
What fall slowdown? In several markets across the country, the real estate market is showing anything but the common seasonal slowdown. In reality, a new report released last week from the National Association of REALTORS® shows just the opposite. What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real ... » Learn More about What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real Estate Market
Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election
Interest rates surged following the election of Donald Trump last Tuesday. The common 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.95% last week, up from 3.77% the week prior, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election Because of this, mortgage ... » Learn More about Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election
Should You Remove Your Home from the Market for the Holidays?
Home sellers often suggest to their agents that they should take their listings off the market throughout the winter holidays. Surely nothing happens between now and the end of the year, they ask? It’s far better to wait for the spring selling season, right? Should You Remove Your Home from the ... » Learn More about Should You Remove Your Home from the Market for the Holidays?
