Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down.

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down.
Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up.
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Buying a home this spring?
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation. Here…
In real estate, a good first impression is key. If the outside of a house looks welcoming, more people will want to come in and see it.
From my monthly report from Credit Suisse and their survey of real estate agents nationwide on what they’re seeing in the marketplace, another solid indicator of how quickly the market has turned around. Traffic levels exceeded agents’ expectations in the region during the month of May, and 88% of agents reported that home prices increased…