Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 9, 2021, 11:00 amLast Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing […]
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 3, 2021, 11:00 amWhether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what […]
The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 23, 2021, 11:00 amWe’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve […]
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 19, 2021, 11:00 am Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime […]
Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 18, 2021, 11:00 amWith mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low […]
3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Home This Year
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 15, 2021, 11:00 amThere are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, having a home of your own can give you a greater sense of security and […]
47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 11, 2021, 11:00 amHeadlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the […]
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 10, 2021, 11:00 amAs more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares: “In a snapshot of 2020, […]
3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 9, 2021, 11:00 amHome values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here […]
Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 4, 2021, 11:00 amIn today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can […]
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