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Freddie: Rapidly Rising Rates, Declining Demand Driving Housing Market Slowdown
Mortgage interest rates have increased at the fastest rate since the early 1980s. According to Freddie Mac, the U.S. weekly average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.94% in the week of Oct. 20.
Understanding Property Assessed Values Compared to Market Value
How Do Assessed Value and Market Value Differ? Do you know the difference between assessed value vs. market value? If you think assessed value and market value have any correlation with one another, then you are wrong! You will discover the difference between assessed a...
Home prices plateau as high mortgage rates chill market
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27 Critical Questions to Ask During an Open House
Key Questions To Ask At An Open House Anyone who is an avid reader of my blog probably knows that I am not a big fan of open houses. My perspective on the importance of an open house comes from what's important when representing a seller.
How to Secure an Apartment With No Credit Checks
How to Rent an Apartment Without Credit Are you looking for an apartment with no credit check? No credit check apartments are not that easy to come by. Things can be challenging if you've had issues with credit in the past or haven't had time to build your credit.
20+ Critical Things To Do After You Move Into A New House
Now that moving day is done and you are somewhat settled in your new home. It’s time for the things to do after you move all of those tasks that took a back row on moving day need to be done now.
Mortgage Interest Rates Up – Is It Still a Good Time to Buy?
You've seen the headlines and heard the chatter - mortgage interest rates have gone up. How long will this last?
Down Payment Assistance: How to Get Help Buying Your First Home
If you're like many first-time buyers, saving up the chunk of money you’ll need to buy a home can be a real challenge.
Hacks for buying a house in a high-rate market (Podcast)
Rising rates can put the squeeze on home buyers — there’s no question about that. But a higher rate doesn’t have to be the end of the line. There are things you can do to ease the pressure and boost your budget, even as rates rise.
How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent
When it comes to time to find a good realtor, you have a lot of options of finding one. But like all professionals there are some good real estate agents and some that are less that stellar.