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The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

August 24, 2020 - General Information

Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 24, 2020

Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade

August 14, 2020 - General Information

Some Highlights Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low. Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 14, 2020

Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years

August 13, 2020 - General Information

Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 13, 2020

Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market

August 11, 2020 - General Information

Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 11, 2020

2020 Homebuyer Preferences

August 7, 2020 - General Information

Some Highlights A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers. Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates, and staying home has enabled some to save more money [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 7, 2020

How Is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs?

August 6, 2020 - General Information

With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live close [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 6, 2020

Homeownership Rate Continues to Rise in 2020

July 29, 2020 - General Information

So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 29, 2020

Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home

July 28, 2020 - General Information

In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 28, 2020

Mortgage Rates Fall Below 3%

July 17, 2020 - General Information

Some Highlights Mortgage rates hit another all-time low, falling below 3% this week. If you’re ready to buy a home, now is a great time to truly get more for your money at this historic moment. Let’s connect today to [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 17, 2020

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows for Three Consecutive Weeks

July 15, 2020 - General Information

Over the past several weeks, Freddie Mac has reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to record lows, all the way down to 3.03%. Last week’s reported rate reached the lowest point in the history of the survey, which [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 15, 2020

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