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How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?

March 3, 2021 by Rick Landuyt

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on your desire to move. However, there’s one category that provides a simple … [Read more...] about How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?

The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

February 23, 2021 by Rick Landuyt

We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. However, there’s no guarantee rates will remain this low much longer. Whenever we … [Read more...] about The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 19, 2021 by Rick Landuyt

Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan, but these low rates may not last forever. If you’re in a position to buy a home, let’s connect to determine … [Read more...] about Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

February 18, 2021 by Rick Landuyt

With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low over a dozen times in 2020 and the low interest rate environment is projected to … [Read more...] about Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Home This Year

February 15, 2021 by Rick Landuyt

There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, having a home of your own can give you a greater sense of security and accomplishment in a time that’s largely uncertain. If you’re a repeat buyer looking for your dream home, making a move might give you the … [Read more...] about 3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Home This Year

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