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The Key to Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It…

Written by Jenn Schaake

October 5, 2021

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It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be…

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September 24, 2021

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Is Inventory of Homes for Sale Increasing?

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation…

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September 16, 2021

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever.…

Written by Jenn Schaake

September 7, 2021

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Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House

Some Highlights Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise.To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and…

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September 3, 2021

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Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers

Some Highlights Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for…

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August 24, 2021

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Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing…

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August 11, 2021

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Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest…

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July 30, 2021

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Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand

Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determined by how many items are available compared…

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July 13, 2021

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Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home

When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for…

Written by Jenn Schaake

June 29, 2021

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The Key to Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

Is Inventory of Homes for Sale Increasing?

Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House

Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers

Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand

Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home

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