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OCTOBER REAL ESTATE NEWS: This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

  This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For 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, here’s why maybe you shouldn’t delay your plans any longer. As you weigh your options and decide if you should buy now or wait, ask yourself this:  What do you think everyone else is going to do? The truth is, if mortgage rates continue to ease, as experts project, more buyers will jump back into the market. A  survey  from  Bankrate  shows over half of homeowners would be motivated to buy this year if rates drop below 6% ( see graph below ): With rates already in the low 6% range, we’re not terribly far off from hitting that threshold. The bottom line is, that when they drop into the 5s, the numbe

Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This…

60 Fabulous Fall DIY Projects To Decorate And Beautify Your Home

Don’t you just love fall? From the cooler temperatures to the gorgeous colors, fall is definitely my favorite time of year. Now that it’s …

Gardening Tips and To-Do Lists for November

November gardening chores really highlight the differences in regional gardens. For many, there is no  November  garden to speak of. Ot…

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

Do any of you have rental properties?  Is it worth the effort ... repairs, tenants, etc?  By:  Pam Boyle & Associates Much…

3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World

If you’re searching for a home online, you’re not alone; lots of people are doing it. The question is, are you using all of your available…

4 Reasons to Sell your Home this Fall in Winston Salem and the Surrounding Areas of North Carolina!

October by the Numbers: Homes are Selling Quickly in Winston Salem and The Triad areas of North Carolina!

October by the Numbers October 17th, 2019 Homes are selling quickly, in an average of 31 days, and interest rates are still …

Experience peak weekend in the High Country

I was looking for this information the other day and thought I would share!   Leaf Viewing Dates: Here is a guide to dates and locatio…