Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome ... Continue Reading » about The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers
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Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find ... Continue Reading » about Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]
What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?
According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down ... Continue Reading » about What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?
The Lowcountry’s BEST Fried Chicken!
Hey, Charleston Lowcountry, today is a good day… because it's #NationalFriedChickenDay! And you can bet that I already have a visit to Oscar's in Summerville on my schedule! Their southern fried chicken is THE. BEST. EVER. About Oscar's So, when Allen and I go out to eat, there are TWO things ... Continue Reading » about The Lowcountry’s BEST Fried Chicken!
How Your Equity Can Grow over Time
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record ... Continue Reading » about How Your Equity Can Grow over Time
Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of the American dream. Your home is ... Continue Reading » about Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
