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2 Trends Helping Keep Housing Affordable

Two positive trends have started to emerge that impact the 2019 Spring Housing Market. Mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan have dropped to new lows, right as…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

July 13, 2020

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How to Have a Unique Open House

According to the National Association of Realtors, total inventory has been growing for six months straight, as has the number of buyers looking to find their dream home. In a…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

July 7, 2020

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4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

June 29, 2020

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What’s Going On with Bidding Wars?

In a strong seller’s market, like the one we have experienced over the past few years, bidding wars are common and expected. This makes sense! A seller’s market is defined…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

June 23, 2020

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Why A Normal Market is Just What We Need

The housing market has been hot for a while now. Homes have been flying off the shelves as fast as they have been listed. Buyers have been competing in bidding…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

June 15, 2020

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Why Homeownership Matters Now More Than Ever

Study after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

June 8, 2020

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What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%.…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

June 1, 2020

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What Are Closing Costs?

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

May 26, 2020

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What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?

A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

May 4, 2020

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Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable

There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices…

Written by Mary-Catherine Weathers

April 8, 2020

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