If you've delayed selling your home to relocate due to concerns about high mortgage rates, the recent significant decline is encouraging news. Mortgage rates have steadily decreased since October, reaching below 7% for over a month now. [...]
If you're preparing to purchase a home, it's thrilling to envision moving in and personalizing your space. However, it's crucial to consider key factors after applying for your mortgage and before the closing process. Here's [...]
If you've owned your house for a couple of years, it's essential to familiarize yourself with a key concept—home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your [...]
If you're considering buying a home, understanding how mortgage rates influence your affordability and monthly payments is crucial. Fortunately, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have notably decreased since the end of October and are presently below 7%, [...]
If you're considering buying a home this year, you're likely closely monitoring the housing market through various channels, including the news, social media, discussions with your real estate agent, and conversations with friends and family. Home [...]
If you're planning to buy a home, understanding upfront costs and budgeting doesn't have to be intimidating. Trusted real estate professionals can provide guidance, helping you set a strategic plan for your budget before you start [...]
As the new year approaches, the prospect of purchasing purchasing a home may be on your mind—an exciting goal that is never too early to start working towards. A key preparatory step for homeownership is establishing a [...]
When reading about the housing market, you often encounter information about inflation and recent decisions by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here's what you [...]
Despite concerns about diminishing buyer demand with the increase in mortgage rates, the data indicates that there are still numerous interested buyers in the market. While the housing market is not as frenzied as during the [...]
If your house has been on the market for an extended period without selling, it's noteworthy as the current real estate market is experiencing an unusual scarcity of supply of homes. This scarcity creates a situation [...]
The average apartments & condos market rate rent in Seattle stands at $1,850/month, surpassing the national average of $1,660/month. Rent levels differ across tiers, with luxury units at an average of $2,300/month, mid-tier units [...]
When considering a move, staying informed about the current state of the housing market is crucial. This update focuses on the current supply of homes for sale, a vital factor whether you are in the process [...]
