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Buying in a Sellers Market

May 6, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Home buying is often made possible or unreachable due to the local and national economy. Fortunately, what goes up, must come down. So, for buyers who can wait, economic changes in supply and demand can create opportunities. These shifts in real estate are known as buyer’s markets and seller's markets.  The seller's market specifically tends to be the harder one for homebuyers. In short, sellers see a lot of demand, so they can command higher prices for a sale. Things are competitive, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Seller Market

Why Green Homes Are Gold In Your Pocket

May 5, 2021 by Rilian Ball

If you’re selling a home today, you know that it’s a seller's market in many areas throughout the country. What you may not know, though, is that there are still things you can do to make your home even more desirable. From adding SMART home features to properly staging a home, there are plenty of things you can do to drive up the price and create a frenzy of bidding activity for your home. One of those things is to add green features to your home. What Are Green Home Features? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Energy Star Appliances, Mortgage, Recycle

3 Things You Must Do after Inheriting a Home

May 4, 2021 by Rilian Ball

There can be a lot of excitement when it comes to the realization that you've inherited a home, but simply because it's an inheritance doesn't mean there aren't a few strings attached. Whether you're expecting to be gifted with a home in the future or you're currently going through this process, here are a few things you may need to watch out for. The State Of The Mortgage Once a home has been effectively handed over to you, it's important to determine the status of the mortgage with the lender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Inheriting A Home, Mortgage Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reporting included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, data on pending home sales, and a statement from the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee. The University of Michigan released its Consumer Sentiment Index and weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. Case-Shiller: February Home Prices Rose at Fastest Pace Since 2006 National home prices rose at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 12.00 percent, which was the fastest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

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