October 14, 2024
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story. Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the […]
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October 7, 2024
After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the back burner, […]
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May 13, 2024
If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage rates, and more seemingly stacked against you. While there’s no arguing this housing […]
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February 2, 2024
As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year […]
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December 19, 2023
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But what’s on the horizon for the new year? […]
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April 8, 2021
Becoming a homebuyer for the first time is the American dream. Reaching that goal requires determination and good planning, to develop good credit and save money for your down payment and closing costs. Fortunately, there are many loan programs designed to help first-time homebuyers. Some of these programs are specific to North Carolina, while others […]
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January 27, 2021
According to a recent survey from Morning Consult, 28% of millennials who don’t already own homes are more interested in purchasing one because of the pandemic. While millennials have been known to delay home buying, the pandemic, combined with historically low-interest rates and the popularization of working from home seems to have millennials moving in […]
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December 9, 2020
As mortgage rates reached never before seen lows this year, homeowners rushed to refinance their homes and save money on their mortgage. However, according to a recent publication by Forbes, 18.9 million homeowners are missing out on the opportunity to refinance. These homeowners could save on average $297 per month by refinancing. Are you one […]
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