• Weekly mortgage demand increases, driven by a strange surge in refinancing

    Weekly mortgage demand increases, driven by a strange surge in refinancing,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED WED, SEP 20 20237:00 AM EDTUPDATED WED, SEP 20 20238:23 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A for sale sign in front of a home in Arlington, Virginia, on August 22, 2023.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose again last week, and so did demand for refinances, which at face v

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  • The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged. Here’s how it impacts your money

    The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged. Here’s how it impacts your money,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED WED, SEP 20 20232:00 PM EDT By: Jessica Dickler WATCH NOWVIDEO04:32Even if the Fed holds rates steady in September, policy will stay restrictive The Federal Reserve left its target federal funds rate unchanged Wednesday, but did not signal an end to its aggressive rate hike campaign. For h

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  • National Housing Report – August 2023

    National Housing Report – August 2023,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    National Housing Report, Your Brand Resources Home Sales and New Listings Both Increase as Summer Winds Down New listings rose 1.8% sequentially in August, bucking the typical July-to-August seasonal trend of decline. Last year, new listings declined 12.8% in August, the second month in a streak of

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  • Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

    Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes,kcm crew

    The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that’s a 417% increase compared to

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  • Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

    Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges,kcm crew

    Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right no

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  • Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

    Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    by kcm crew  September 18, 2023 06:30 PM An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, e

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    The TBR HotSheet is a publication of the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation.Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message. A PUBLICATION OF THE ACCREDITED BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE (ABR®) DESIGNATION9/8/23 The September TBR is Now Available!September is REALTOR® Safety Mon

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  • Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

    Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?,kcm crew

    An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. But there

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  • JUST SOLD: 2 School Street, Unit #241, Lincoln, RI 02802

    JUST SOLD:  2 School Street, Unit #241, Lincoln, RI 02802,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Condominium – One Level 2 School Street, Unit #241, Lincoln, RI List Price: $329,900                                         Sale Price: 325,000     Total Rooms: 4                             Bed: 2                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   0 Ease of Living in this Prime 2 bed/ 2

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  • Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC],kcm crew

    Some Highlights Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there? Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now. Don’t delay your plan to sell for fear no

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  • 14 Memes That Show the Fitness Struggle Is Real for Real Estate Agents

    14 Memes That Show the Fitness Struggle Is Real for Real Estate Agents,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By Lighter Side Staff Some people manage to find the discipline and work-life balance to achieve an envious physique, but most people are too busy with work and responsibilities at home to be able to pull it off. While it may seem like real estate agents have plenty of time and flexibility in their

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  • A Gilded Townhouse. Two Caribbean Islands. What Happened to Jeffrey Epstein’s Property Empire?

    A Gilded Townhouse. Two Caribbean Islands. What Happened to Jeffrey Epstein’s Property Empire?,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    A look at where the late disgraced financier’s properties landed, and how much the scandal affected values By Katherine Clarke Jeffrey Epstein’s real-estate portfolio included a number of trophy homes around the world. VIDEO: La Nacion/ZUMA PRESS (NYC); Pedro Portal/Miami Herald/TNS/ZUMA PRESS (Palm

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  • In Connecticut, a Home That Marries Modern Living With Accessibility

    In Connecticut, a Home That Marries Modern Living With Accessibility,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Architecture enthusiasts Donna and Ben Rosen built an addition onto their Charles Gwathmey – designed house that can be navigated by wheelchair By Fred A. BernsteinSept. 13, 2023 4:45 pm ET Stairs leading up from the pool deck end at the hallway that separates the house, right, from the new addition

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  • Quiz: Are You Smarter Than an Interior Designer?

    Quiz: Are You Smarter Than an Interior Designer?,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Put your interior design knowledge to the test, one question at a time. Deciding how you want to design the inside of your home can feel complicated and overwhelming. There are plenty of directions to take, but knowing basic interior design terms and styles can help.  Learn More… Visit my website at

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  • Higher mortgage rates continue to impact the housing markets

    Higher mortgage rates continue to impact the housing markets,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    WED, SEP 13 20232:50 PM EDT Danielle Hale, Realtor.com chief economist, and CNBC’s Diana Olick join ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss housing and mortgage demand stalling and the state of the overall housing market. Learn More… Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s my Facebook Account

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  • Mortgage demand stalls at a level not seen since 1996

    Mortgage demand stalls at a level not seen since 1996,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED WED, SEP 13 20237:00 AM EDTUPDATED WED, SEP 13 20232:51 PM EDT By: Diana Olick POINTS The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances — $726,200 or less — increased to 7.27% from 7.21%.Demand for refinances dropped 5% for the week and was 3

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  • “Check out my billboard running on 146S at the Admiral St exit starting on 9/25!” Reply back if you see it…..

    “Check out my billboard running on 146S at the Admiral St exit starting on 9/25!” Reply back if you see it…..,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s my Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/AnastasiaRealtor/ Anastasia Kaufman, GRI,ABR,SFR,CDPE,SRS Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com

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  • Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

    Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?,kcm crew

    One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but tha

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  • Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

    Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?,kcm crew

    Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or do you want more space to accommodate your love

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  • What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

    What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years,kcm crew

    If you’re planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and are rising across the co

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