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 year and going into 2022, ultimately making it more expensive to borrow money for a home loan. Here’s a look at what several experts have …
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Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be striking, you should take these numbers with a grain of salt, as the situation highlights a short-term …
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As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports: “Second homes (i.e., homes …
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In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up …
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Spring Break is in the Air and From Southern California these desert locations are beautiful road trip destinations. You can hike, bike, and sightsee to your heart’s content. I’ve included a few high-desert spots that lack the arid landscape of low deserts, but they still provide much of the same natural characteristics as the lower-elevation …
So you’re thinking this is the year for your bathroom makeover and you’re wondering what are some key considerations before taking on this project. Well you are on to a great investment in your home because it can be a great way to invest in and increase the enjoyment of your home as well as …
Ahhh a get-a-way is always an inspirational thought for sure. The actual doing requires planning and research to see what is available and open and what is within the budget. Here are some helps in your research and planning: Do drive. Most experts say to stick to road trips, since your car is the safest …
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We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. However, there’s no guarantee rates will remain this low much longer. Whenever we try …
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You’ve just been notified that someone wants to name you as their Successor Trustee and you’re thinking “wow, what does that mean? What does that entail? What will be my responsibilities? And you may even be thinking, “can I say no”? These are all good self questions around this big responsibility and I will go …
