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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

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow This Fall

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow This Fall Fall has arrived in many areas of the country but that doesn’t mean that you can’t sti…

HOA Drama and Other Issues Buyers Wish They'd Considered Before the Deal Closed

Being a  first-time home buyer  is exciting. After you finish signing a gazillion  documents  and the keys are finally placed in your hands…

November Gardening & Planting Tips

It's time to enjoy autumn's camellias and dried flowers. Grow Now: Paperwhites With fragrant flowers and multiple blooms, pa…

Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in November

Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in November We'll be honest: We hate the phrase "transitional month." Instead w…

10 Scariest Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Home inspections are  scary . Just when you swear you've found the house of your dreams, a home inspector comes along and tells you…