Real Estate Blog
Buying a Condo As a Starter Home?
Many young homebuyers grew up with the aspirational idea that their first property would be a starter home. Typically a small two-bedroom, one-bath single-family house, starter homes were a tried and true way for buyers to gain a foothold on the real estate ladder,...
Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.79%
Mortgage rates fell this week as a rush of fresh listings hit the market. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan dropped from 6.87% to 6.79% for the week ending March 28, according to Freddie Mac. “Mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, providing a bit...
Tips To Sell Your Home For Top Dollar
Every year, one week stands out from the rest as that perfect stretch of time when it’s great to be a home seller. This year, the week of April 14–20 is the best time to sell—that is, if sellers want to see lots of interest in their homes, sell quickly, and pocket...
How Mortgage Rates Affect Housing Market
The unpredictable mortgage rate ride continued this week—and landed in a positive place. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan ticked down from 6.88% to 6.74% for the week ending March 14, according to Freddie Mac. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased...
10 Tricks to Make Buyers Fall In Love
Love is subjective and often irrational. So is buying a home. Sometimes, it’s the littlest thing that tips the scales, where one thinks—no, knows—that a particular property is the one. So lest you get too committed to your house-hunting checklist, we thought we’d...
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
For most of us, there’s an implicit understanding that buying a home will nearly drain your bank accounts. You’ll shell out for the down payment, the home inspection, and—just when you think you’re done—the closing costs. OK, you’re forking over a ton of cash upfront,...