Monthly Archives: January 2021

Owning a Home is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars … Continue reading

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Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers … Continue reading

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Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering … Continue reading

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What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic … Continue reading

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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place … Continue reading

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Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the … Continue reading

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3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to … Continue reading

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