If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how […]
Not sure if selling your current home right now and making the move to a lake community is the thing to do; consider this article in KeepingCurrentMatters.com. If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? […]
While homes are going under contract at a lightening speed, it is reassuring to know that you can still build the home of your dreams. When you choose to build, you are able to choose many design features and make the home your own without remodeling. Featured Plan: The Lakeshore: A four bedroom/three and 1/2 […]
If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates […]
What Does This Mean for You When You Sell? When the supply of houses for sale is as low as it is right now, it’s much harder for buyers to find homes to purchase. That creates increased competition among purchasers which can lead to more bidding wars. And if buyers know they may be entering […]
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that […]
