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Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing market today, how much... Read More
What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market
What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But if you’re thinking about listing your house, you probably... Read More
The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is totally different... Read More
On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.
On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This. If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you move? To help answer... Read More
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity. Your equity grows as you pay down your loan and as your home increases in value. Over the past year, the average homeowner’s equity grew by $55,300. Ready... Read More
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed? There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more specifically, if you’re a real estate economist mortgage rates, because you... Read More
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here? Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual... Read More
Rustic Table’s Wildflower Rose Smash
Rustic Table’s Wildflower Rose Smash (Made with SC’s own Dixie Wildflower Vodka) 1 ½ oz. Dixie Wildflower Vodka 1 oz. Champs De Provence Rose ¼ oz. Orange Blossom Honey ½ oz. lime juice 5 Raspberries 6 Mint Leaves Top with Ginger Beer A Few Words About Dixie Vodka Dixie Vodka is an independent, American-made craft... Read More
Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row
Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph... Read More
How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers Market
Some Highlights · Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. · Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval letter and leaning on your expert advisors to draft a winning offer. · In a sellers’ market,... Read More