Market Updates

Sept. 4, 2019

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

 

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment assistance. Let’s tackle these two today.

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Aug. 30, 2019

Existing Home Sales Point Toward A Good Time To Sell

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

 

Some Highlights:

  • Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June.
  • Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 months, which is less than the …
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Aug. 28, 2019

How to Judge The Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown On Housing

How to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing

 

We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts know a recession can’t be too far off, but when will this economic slowdown actually occur?

Pulsenomics just released a special report revealing that nearly 6 out of 10 of the …

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Aug. 26, 2019

Why is Now The Perfect Time To Sell Your House

As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I renovate? Should I refinance? Should I stay? Should I move? The list goes on and on.

In today’s housing market, it’s actually a great time to shift …

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Aug. 21, 2019

Open House 8/25 Wilbraham, MA

 

 

 

WOW! LOCATION, LOCATION sets the precedence here at the GARDENS OF WILBRAHAM, an over 55 community. This Meticulous home highlights one floor living along with an open floor concept abutting Woodlands. MAINTENANCE FREE lifestyle- Enjoy the Resort Style clubhouse that offers so much. Come See.. Come Buy …

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Aug. 21, 2019

3 Expert Insights On Inventory In The Current Market

3 Expert Insights On Inventory In The Current Market

 

The current housing landscape presents greater home values, low interest rates, and high buyer demand. All of these factors point to the strong market forecasted to continue throughout the rest of the year.

There is, however, one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: an overall …

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Aug. 16, 2019

Mid- Year Housing Market Update: Three Things to Know Today

Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Three Things to Know Today

 

Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or if you just want to know what experts are saying is on the horizon, here are the …

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Aug. 14, 2019

What Experts Are Saying About The Current Housing Market

What Experts are Saying About the Current Housing Market

 

We’re halfway through the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the experts predict for the second half of 2019.

Here’s what some have to say:

Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com

“Lower mortgage …

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Aug. 12, 2019

Is Renting Right for Me?

Is Renting Right for Me?

 

 

If you’re currently renting and have dreams of owning your own home, it may be a good time to think about your next move. With rent costs rising annually and many helpful down payment assistance programs available, homeownership may be closer than you realize

According to the 2018 …

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Aug. 9, 2019

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

 

Some Highlights:

  • Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020.
  • The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
  • Rates are still low right now – don’t wait until they hit 5 …
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