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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

2020 Homebuying Checklist

Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home,  plan ahead  and stay on the right track, starting with  pre-approval . Being…

10 Cozy Updates to Get You Through Winter

It’s been almost an entire month since Christmas, and I’m still missing the sparkling lights, fragrant greenery and general festive fun t…

Home Insurance Covers Damage From a Volcano or Wildfire—Not a Flood

Home Insurance Covers Damage From a Volcano or Wildfire—Not a Flood Most homeowners whose properties were in the path of Hurricane Flor…

7 Things House Hunters Should Do Before Even Setting Foot in a Home

Once you decide to buy a home, the first thing you (understandably) want to do is pop into open houses and fantasize about your new lif…