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When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to reduce inflation. And even though there’s been 12 straight months where inflation has cooled (see graph below), the most recent data shows it’s still higher than the Fed’s target of
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship between mortgage rates and a typical monthly mortgage payment: Even a 0.5% change can have a big impact on your
Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “As we see the transition of the large Baby Boomer generation age into retirement, it will be interesting to see if they move in with
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans. Today, the rate of inflation is starting to drop. And as a result, mortgage rates have dipped below last year’s peak. Sam Khater,
Do you ever feel like you’re living in limbo, when you have MORE home than you need? Absolutely! As life evolves, our needs may change for what we need to make us happy and feeling fulfilled. Maybe you’re ready to travel more, or find new experiences that you’ve been dreaming about for awhile now. The need for change isn’t always easy to identify, so let’s take a look at a few ways for you to
Thinking of buying a home, and want to save money on your next mortgage? Don’t let the fear of rising interest rates keep you from making your move. With interest rates on the rise, getting the best possible rate is even more important than ever — especially since it’ll be around for the next 15 or 30 years. Keep in mind that your interest rate depends on several things, like your credit score, the value
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If you’re looking for ways to combat today’s higher rates and lock in the lowest one you can, here are a few factors to focus on. Since approval opportunities can vary, connect with
Part 2 of a two part series, diving into the inclusion of a cellar and tasting rooms. Bourbon Rooms “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain While wine vaults have definitely been on the luxury home scene for some time, bourbon rooms are rising in the ranks of must-haves in luxury homes. The pandemic may play a part in the rise of popularity of this
Part 1 of a two part series, diving into the inclusion of a cellar and tasting rooms. Wine vaults, tasting retreats and bourbon rooms have definitely found a cherished place on the blueprints of homes entering the high-end market for 2022. While they aren’t the only new trend we’re seeing in the luxury market, they’ve definitely prompted our curiosity on researching what makes these spaces perfect, so we’re representing our home buyers with the right
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