In 2020, homebuyers were able to enjoy lower mortgage rates that assisted them when buying homes. A lot of families that didn’t lose their income or jobs due to the coronavirus refinanced to take advantage of the low interest rates that fell below 3% for the first time. The rates fell to record lows 12… Continue reading Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low in 2021?
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Possum Kingdom Lakefront Property
Nothing says lakeside living like a waterfront property, and that’s exactly what you get with this .75-acre lot. Located on a premium lot on Possum Kingdom Lake’s peninsula, this property is close to stores and restaurants and boasts of BRA conservation land next door. As you enter the property, you’ll find a large undeveloped patch… Continue reading Possum Kingdom Lakefront Property
HOME VALUES CONTINUE TO RISE AT AN INCREDIBLE RATE
Zillow reports that home prices continued to rise in October, reaching a pace not seen since the recession. Inventory around the United States remains low, causing prices to skyrocket as much as 10%+ in some parts of the country. Home prices rose 2.2% since June, marking the largest rise in prices since 2013. The average… Continue reading HOME VALUES CONTINUE TO RISE AT AN INCREDIBLE RATE
Everything Included in Your Closing Cost
A home is one of the biggest and most exciting purchases that you’ll make in your life. Most buyers (rightfully so) focus their attention on the down payment, monthly mortgage costs, and the price of the home. But there’s one important cost that many buyers overlook: closing. These are some of the most common closing… Continue reading Everything Included in Your Closing Cost
6 Easy DIY Hacks to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
The DIY home décor movement has shown us that you don’t have to spend a fortune to decorate your home. From farmhouse to industrial and everything in between, there are easy, DIY hacks that will take your home from drab to fab on a shoestring budget. 1. Farmhouse Rope Basket You don’t have to spend… Continue reading 6 Easy DIY Hacks to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
A Shift to the Suburbs
When the pandemic started in March of this year, we all believed that it would be over with before the start of summer. Now that we’re seven months into it, many Americans are starting to rethink their way of living. Those who have been living in the big city are finding themselves yearning for more… Continue reading A Shift to the Suburbs
More Home Sellers Join the Market as Demand Climbs
Temperatures are cooling, but new data shows that the real estate market is still hot. New reports from Zillow and Realtor.com show that home sellers feel more confident listing their homes for sale. According to Zillow’s report, more new listings came onto the market in the first week of September than at any other point… Continue reading More Home Sellers Join the Market as Demand Climbs
Despite Higher Prices, Homes are More Affordable Than They Have Been in Years
The U.S. housing market is thriving despite the challenges surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Prices are rising and homes are selling faster compared to 12 months ago. Despite higher prices, homes are still more affordable than they have been in years. Pending Sales Up 16.9% According to Zillow’s Weekly Market Report, newly pending sales are up… Continue reading Despite Higher Prices, Homes are More Affordable Than They Have Been in Years
4 Tips to Create Your Outdoor Living Space
Since we’ve all been spending so much more time indoors recently, creating the perfect outdoor space may have recently found a spot on your to-do list. Since there’s a good chance that you’re still working from home, having a spot outdoors to relax and unwind with your favorite beverage is the ideal way to take… Continue reading 4 Tips to Create Your Outdoor Living Space
Why Supply and Demand is Benefitting Sellers
Supply and demand are the best methods when trying to predict the path forward for the real estate market. The current health crisis has caused many would-be sellers to hold off on putting their properties on the market. The National Association of Realtors reports that existing home sales fell 17.8% in April, but pending home… Continue reading Why Supply and Demand is Benefitting Sellers