by seanhlcteam | Mar 17, 2021 | Helpful Information, Mortgage News/Updates, Realtor Information
It’s been a big year. As a result of the pandemic, mortgage rates dropped to new lows 16 times in 2020. Moving into 2021, rates are beginning to rise slightly as vaccines become more available — though they remain within “historically low” territory. With mortgage...
by seanhlcteam | Mar 17, 2021 | Helpful Information, Mortgage News/Updates, Realtor Information
Mortgage rates have dropped over a full percentage point within the past year, hitting new lows 16 times. This is a strong driver toward homeownership: Today’s lower rates give consumers even more benefits. Although, they’ve gone up in the past few weeks, rates...
by seanhlcteam | Mar 17, 2021 | Helpful Information, Realtor Information
Even in a normal year, you can expect clients to ask routine questions — and you’ll give them routine answers back. However, last year and the start of this year have been anything but typical, for our country and for real estate. With so many changes taking place...
by seanhlcteam | Mar 10, 2021 | Helpful Information, Mortgage News/Updates, Realtor Information
Each year, Americans decide whether it’s time to renew another lease or take the plunge to officially become a homeowner. This can involve looking at income and savings and then determining what finances allow for. It’s also likely that this equation will factor in...
by seanhlcteam | Mar 10, 2021 | Helpful Information, Mortgage News/Updates, Realtor Information
It’s a good time to be a homebuyer. Mortgage rates are still around historic lows, even if they have gone up in the past few weeks and in what was usually supposed to be a slow winter season, homebuyer traffic has stayed up. Housing affordability is also at a high.*...
by seanhlcteam | Mar 9, 2021 | Helpful Information, Mortgage News/Updates, Realtor Information
When is it in your best interest to dispute your property taxes? If you’re a homeowner, you could benefit from appealing your property taxes if you feel like your home’s value has been assessed too high. The National Taxpayers Union Foundation estimates that 30...