Finance

Oct. 21, 2024

Expert Forecasts for Mortgage Rates in 2025

What’s ahead for mortgage rates in 2025? Expert forecasts show they’re projected to come down over the next year. But it won’t be a straight line – you should expect some volatility.

 

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Oct. 10, 2024

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?



If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how many repairs you tackle, and more.

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Oct. 7, 2024

Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home



If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below):

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Sept. 12, 2024

What To Know About Closing Costs



Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don't …

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Sept. 9, 2024

The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years



There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house. And as you weigh your options, you may find you’re unsure how you’re going to deal with one thing about today’s housing market – and that’s affordability. If that’s your biggest concern, understanding how …

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Sept. 6, 2024

Early Housing Market Forecasts for 2025

 

Thinking about moving in 2025? Here’s what experts say you can expect. Mortgage rates are projected to come down. More homes are expected to sell. And prices are forecast to go up. Let's connect to talk about what this means for your plans to move.

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Aug. 27, 2024

What's the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?



It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home this year, you’re probably curious about what the …

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Aug. 15, 2024

Is Affordability Starting To Improve?

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Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it's getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the 

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Aug. 7, 2024

Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High



Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past …

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May 1, 2024

A Look at Top Scams Targeting Older Adults

We’ve all heard about someone falling for a scam of one kind or another. We hope we ourselves will be savvy enough to spot one if (when!) we become the target. But scammers keep trying to outsmart us, and even the most diligent of us can fall prey.

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