2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers
Seller TipsIf you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is…
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Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell
Seller TipsIf your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. Understandably, you’re probably wondering what may have gone wrong…
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
Home SearchIf you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices and mortgage rates are coming up a lot.
Top 10 January Home Maintenance Hacks
Top 10As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s the perfect time to give your home the care it deserves. January marks the beginning of winter, bringing unique challenges and opportunities for home maintenance. Here are ten essential home maintenance hacks tailored for January, ensuring a smooth and secure start to the year.
Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score
Home SearchMortgagePete Castro Group TipsAs the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it’s never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for homeownership is…
What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024
Home SearchMortgageIf you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. And to do that…
Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House
Seller TipsIf you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof…
Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership
Home SearchMortgageIf you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 38% of first-time homebuyers find saving for a down payment the most challenging step. But the reality is, you probably don’t need to put down as much as you think…
Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
Home SearchSeller TipsEven with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four people who are dealing with that fear – maybe you’re one of them.
Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market
Seller TipsMost economists no longer expect a recession to occur in the next 12 months. That’s why they also don’t expect a dramatic rise in the unemployment rate that would lead to a rash of foreclosures and another housing market crash.