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by Linda Richardson | Jan 11, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates
Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to climb to 5.0% by this time next year according to Freddie Mac. The impact your interest rate makes on your...
by Linda Richardson | Jan 9, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed consistently throughout 2018 until the middle of November. After that point, rates returned to levels that we saw in August to close out the year at 4.55%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market...
by Linda Richardson | Jan 2, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
As we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two...
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by Linda Richardson | Dec 28, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily throughout 2019, but buyers will still be able to lock in a rate lower than their parents or grandparents did when they bought their homes! Home prices will rise at a rate of 4.8% over the course of...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 27, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
This year started strong for real estate, but then the market began to soften. Home inventory in the starter and move-up categories dwindled to almost nothing, mortgage rates were projected to rise, and home sales have now decreased for several months in a row. To...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 26, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
One of the most common loans you can get to buy a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. If the thought of paying for your home over the course of 30-years seems daunting, here are some easy ways to shorten that term which will actually end up saving you money over...
