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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

February Home Maintenance Checklist: Preparing Your Home for a Smooth Transition

February serves as a pivotal time to ready your home for the shift from winter's grasp to the budding promise of spring. It's an op…

This recipe is the perfect fusion of earthy and nutty flavors and textures.: Wild Rice with Mushrooms, Pecans, and Cranberries

Wild Rice with Mushrooms, Pecans, and Cranberries Wild rice is sautéed with onions and mushrooms and then mixed with bacon, pecans, and c…

January 2024 Real Estate News: Trends, Insights, and Market Outlook

January 2024 Real Estate News: Trends, Insights, and Market Outlook   by Pam Boyle As we embark on a new year, the real estate landscape …