by Carrie Sharp | Jan 19, 2022 | Buyer, Finance
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a...
by Carrie Sharp | Jan 17, 2022 | Buyer, Finance, Renter
Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we...
by Carrie Sharp | Jan 16, 2022 | Buyer, Finance, Renter, Seller
Pre-approved? Know what you can afford? That means it is time to start house hunting! The hunt for your dream home can stall quickly if you aren’t sure what your “dream” looks like. It’s easy to talk in generalities about wanting a “big” house or an “older” home, but...
by Carrie Sharp | Jan 15, 2022 | Finance, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Seller
Your home is a valuable asset. Does it make sense to harness that value? Homeowners continue to refinance their mortgages to take advantage of low-interest rates, while others are tapping equity in their homes to pay for home improvements or necessities during hard...
by Carrie Sharp | Jan 13, 2022 | Buyer, Finance, Renter, Seller
After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while...
by Carrie Sharp | Jan 11, 2022 | Buyer, Finance, Renter
If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary...
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