Buying and Selling

December 9, 2024
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Happy Holidays It’s a Cash Offer!

Your holiday gift arrived early!  A buyer with a good cash offer wants to close soon! Do your happy dance, review the contract thoroughly with your agent, and start packing. Are all-cash offers are better? While all-cash offers might not […]
November 29, 2024
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Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates Source:  Keeping Current Matters Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve […]
November 12, 2024
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Steps to Take Before Listing Your Historic Home 

  Steps to Take Before Listing Your Historic Home  Guest Author:  Renata Baker Selling a historic home comes with unique responsibilities and challenges. Historic homes are filled with character and charm, but preparing them for sale requires specific steps to […]
October 13, 2024

Buying Beats Renting

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. From:  Keeping Current Matters . Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the […]
September 23, 2024
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Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Buying Power

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power From: Keeping Current Matters Search Some Highlights Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change […]
September 9, 2024
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How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford […]
July 24, 2024
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Mortgage Interest Rates Continue Falling

According to Freddie Mac the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since mid-March. Dropping 12 basis points from last week. The Federal Reserve continues to nod toward an interest rate reduction in September.  Buyers are celebrating- but they […]
July 8, 2024
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Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year

Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year Keeping Current Matters If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster […]
June 27, 2024
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How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

How Long Will It Take To Sell My House? Keeping Current Matters You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a […]