Keeping Current Matters

June 23, 2021
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Renting vs Owning

Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting Recent soaring rent hikes in greater Cincinnati highlight why it’s important to consider owning your home.  The real estate housing crush has prompted landlords to raise rents.  People are caught between […]
June 14, 2021
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Why It’s Not 2008 Again

Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again According to Keeping Current Matters: During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies […]
May 7, 2021

Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise?

Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year? So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance rates will increase later this […]
April 19, 2021
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Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is Keeping Current Matters points out: Search Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re […]
April 9, 2021

Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market Keeping Current Matters know the real estate market and highlights a key question! In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known […]
February 26, 2021
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Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year? Cincinnati buyers experienced a crazy COVID year for buying homes.  Too few homes.  too many buyers.  According to Keeping Current Matters, we’re not alone. If you’re looking for a […]
January 25, 2021

Mortgage Application Traps to Avoid

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage  Search Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. Along […]
January 13, 2021
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What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values? According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic […]
December 28, 2020

What Difference Does a Year Make?

The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with […]