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April Real Estate News - Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

  If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according to  data  from  Freddie Mac . And the average weekly rate is now at the lowest level so far this year ( see graph below ): While that may not sound like a significant shift, it is noteworthy. Because the meaningful drop from over 7% to the mid-6’s can change your mindset when it comes to buying a home. Especially when the  forecasts  said we wouldn’t hit this  number  until roughly  Q3  of this year ( see graph below ): Why Are Rates Coming Down? According to Joel Kan, VP and Deputy Chief Economist at the  Mortgage Bankers Association  (MBA), recent economic uncertainty is playing a role in pushing rates lower: "Mortgage ...

April Real Estate - Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?

Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out? For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale…

April Landscaping and Gardening - Set Up a Safe Backyard

O nce spring starts to bloom, the longer, sunnier days and reinvigorated life in your garden may inspire your whole family to enjoy the o…

April 2025: Spring-Cleaning Countdown

Care to knock out your spring-cleaning in a month? It may seem impossible, but take it week by week, and you’re sure to have a sparkling …

April Home Maintenance Checklist: Get Your Home Spring-Ready

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, April is the perfect time to refresh your home after winter and prepare for the months ahe…

A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

This could be the year  to sell  your house – and here’s why. According to a recent  NerdWallet  survey,  15% of people are planning to b…

March 2025 Holidays for the Workplace

Did you know that March is named after the Roman God of War "Mars?" Aside from the various significant moments this month like …