The average sale price of homes has appreciated at a rate of 5.56% annually over the last 60 years, according to the Federal Reserve Economic Data. During that same period, rent has increased at a rate of 3.88% annually which presents quite the compelling argument in favor of homeownership. Once you sit down and study […]
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Embed Yourself Into Your Neighborhood
You may or may not remember Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. If you do, you’re probably humming the theme song right now – “who are the people in your neighborhood”. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-time homebuyer just starting this chapter of your life. You’re not just entering a house but you’re […]
Rapid Rescoring Really Can Make A Difference
Just think of this scenario – you’re on the verge of securing a mortgage, and a slightly higher credit score could mean a lower interest rate. Want some good news? There’s a quicker way to make that possibility a reality. Mortgage loans are often more time-sensitive than other loans. If you find yourself in a […]
How To Avoid Moving Scams
Moving can most certainly be quite a stressful process – which means you definitely don’t want to worry about being scammed by a moving company. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous movers out there that will prey on people who are in the midst of moving. To protect yourself from being scammed, it’s important to be aware […]
Making Your Home Offer More Appealing Than Others
In the world of real estate, numbers are still fluctuation in all different directions. Sales in February 2023 were up 14.5% month over month and still down 22.6% year over year according to the NAR Housing Snapshot. The median sales price dipped 0.2% to $363,000 and there are 2.6 months supply of homes on the […]
What Should You Ask A Mover?
Ever moved and wished you had done a little more research on the moving company you selected? I think we’ve all had that experience. Here are some questions you should ask your mover, to make you feel more comfortable in making the right decision. Fees What is the charge for packing? Does it include boxes? […]