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Posted on 02/12/2020
Housing Market Update
February 12, 2020 The majority of metro areas saw home prices rise in the final quarter of 2019 as housing inventories remained constrained and buyer demand stayed high, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. Median single-family home prices rose annually in 94% of the markets NAR tracked in the fourth quarter, or 170 of...
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Posted on 02/12/2020
3 Reasons to Sell a Small Town Home
A small town home initially may have proven to be ideal. But if your current small town house fails to meet your needs, there is no need to worry. In fact, you can add your small town residence to the local housing market and relocate to a new city or town at your convenience. Ultimately, there are many reasons...
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Posted on 02/06/2020
Mortgage Minute
Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest levels since before the 2016 presidential election. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.45% during the week ending Feb. 6. This was the third consecutive week in which mortgage rates dropped. The last time the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at or below this level was in October 2016, when it averaged 3.42%. The...
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Posted on 02/05/2020
How a Housing Boom Impacts the Whole Community
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Booming housing markets are obviously bad news for buyers, especially if they're afraid they're about to buy smack dab in the middle of a bubble. However, there are also reasons why residents and even home sellers should fear housing booms as well. When a city or town undergoes rapid growth due to...
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Posted on 02/01/2020
Market Update
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark fed funds interest rate steady on Wednesday, as the economy stayed on a moderate growth path. The vote to hold policy steady was unanimous. The central bank’s description of the economy was unchanged from six weeks ago: the labor market remained strong, growth was helped by consumer spending, and inflation remained below the...
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Posted on 01/29/2020
Home Ownership is a Superior Choice for Many
Most adults go through a series of predictable life stages, which include the eventual desire to be a home owner. Some people take the plunge sooner than others, but that decision is typically set in motion by changing circumstances, such as financial readiness, additions to the family, or career advancement. Owning your own home certainly has a different "feel"...
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Posted on 01/22/2020
How to Secure a Mortgage when You're Self-Employed
Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay When you’re self-employed, it’s difficult to decide whether you are ready to buy a house. After all, your income might come in spurts instead of having a regular check every week or two. Being prepared for the mortgage process increases the chance that your application will be approved. Self-employed people have more hurdles...
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Posted on 01/15/2020
Stop Drafts at the Door
Spread across the bottom of a standard 3-foot-wide entry door, a 1⁄4  inch space can let in as much air as a 3.4-inch hole in the wall. Keep cold out and precious heated air in by closing the gap with a door sweep. Here, three types of “door bottoms” (as they’re also called) to...
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Posted on 01/08/2020
Announcing the Winner of the Fall Pumpkin Porch Coloring Contest
Holly B. in Cincinnati has won a $100 Home Depot Gift Card! Thanks for all of your...
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Posted on 01/06/2020
Mortgage Minute
We’re starting the year out on a low note, and that’s a good thing! According to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year mortgage rate averaged 3.72 percent, which is lower than this week last year when the rate reach 4.51 percent. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, attributes the stability in rates to improved economic data...
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Posted on 01/27/2020
Another Property Sold - 0 Dawn Drive, Dorris, CA
Listed by The Ryan Real Estate Group Inc - DRE# 01471834
2.5 acres at the end of Dawn Drive. Peaceful and secluded. Build your own Custom Home. Plenty of privacy. No sales tax in nearby...
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Posted on 01/27/2020
Another Property Sold - 0 Dawn Drive, Dorris, CA
Listed by The Ryan Real Estate Group Inc - DRE# 01471834
2.5 acres at the end of Dawn Drive. Peaceful and secluded. Build your own Custom Home. Plenty of privacy. No sales tax in nearby...
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