• Mortgage demand drops again after FHA loan interest rate hits 21-year high

    Mortgage demand drops again after FHA loan interest rate hits 21-year high,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED WED, AUG 9 20237:00 AM EDTUPDATED WED, AUG 9 20237:48 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A potential buyer walks in to view a home for sale during an open house in Parkland, Florida, May 25, 2021.Carline Jean | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates soared across the board last we

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  • The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home

    The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home,kcm crew

    Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complexities of buying a home that’s under construction can also be a bit overwhelming. This is where a skilled real est

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  • There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today

    There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today,kcm crew

    Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today. You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your house.

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  • Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

    Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity,kcm crew

    If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to the lates

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  • Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC],kcm crew

    Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on inflation. Based on historical tre

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  • Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC],kcm crew

    Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on inflation. Based on historical tre

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  • Expert Insights for the Rest of the Year in Housing

    Expert Insights for the Rest of the Year in Housing,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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  • How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

    How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates,kcm crew

    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 the

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  • 12 Things No One Tells You About Working In Real Estate

    12 Things No One Tells You About Working In Real Estate,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By Lighter Side Staff Congratulations! You’ve selected a highly rewarding, super lucrative, and totally fun career in the oh-so-cool field of… real estate. If you’re brand new to this world, you probably have a ton of ideas about how things are gonna go for you. I mean, in no time at all, you’ll be

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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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  • How a Once Unpaved Stretch of Highway Became One of Florida’s Hottest Rental Markets

    How a Once Unpaved Stretch of Highway Became One of Florida’s Hottest Rental Markets,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Nicknamed the ‘Hamptons of the South,’ beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A have seen explosive growth in recent years, as vacation properties fetch six figures The Jenkins property in Seagrove is one row from the beach. DAVID WARREN By Libertina Brandt July 19, 2023 12:01 am ET Continue Readi

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Haunted House

    Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Haunted House,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Haunted houses are labeled as “stigmatized properties,” but they can be highly sought-after. • JUL 19 2023 arianne Bornhoft was locking up after an open house showing when she heard a faint cry: “Help me!” Following the cries downstairs to the basement, the veteran real estate agent ended up in fron

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  • Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops for the third straight week as interest rates rise

    Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops for the third straight week as interest rates rise,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED WED, AUG 2 20237:00 AM EDTUPDATED WED, AUG 2 20237:35 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted in front of a single family home on October 27, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty Images Mortgage rates have been holding at high levels for several weeks now, and that is t

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  • Why so many Americans feel trapped in their homes by their low-rate mortgages

    Why so many Americans feel trapped in their homes by their low-rate mortgages,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    PUBLISHED TUE, AUG 1 20239:03 AM EDTUPDATED TUE, AUG 1 202312:49 PM EDT By: Jessica Dickler Bob and Terri Wood, of Mobile, Alabama, with their grandson.Courtesy: Bob Wood Bob Wood, 66, has been thinking of selling his home in Mobile, Alabama. The finance professor and his wife, Terri, purchased the

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  • Why the Median Home Sales Prices Can Be Confusing

    Why the Median Home Sales Prices Can Be Confusing,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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  • How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

    How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home,kcm crew

    If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make.

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  • Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

    Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back,kcm crew

    Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how to overcome

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  • Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

    Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today,kcm crew

    While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sol

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  • Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC],kcm crew

    Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. Connect with a real estate agent if you want more information ab

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  • Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

    Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual,kcm crew

    Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring

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