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Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

April 18, 2024 by Rachel Gontkovic

When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? In today’s market, data shows more ... » Learn More about Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

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Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

April 11, 2024 by Rachel Gontkovic

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That ... » Learn More about Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

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What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

March 19, 2024 by Rachel Gontkovic

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case for you ... » Learn More about What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

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Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

March 7, 2024 by Rachel Gontkovic

There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that isn’t going to happen. According to Jacob Channel, Senior Economist ... » Learn More about Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

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Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year

February 27, 2024 by Rachel Gontkovic

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024. What Pre-Approval Is As part of the home buying process, your lender will look at your finances to ... » Learn More about Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year

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