How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what’s ahead. One thing that can affect mortgage rates is the Federal Funds Rate, which influences how much it costs banks to borrow money from each other. While ...
Continue ReadingNationally – Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is ...
Continue ReadingMore Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership Let’s talk about the emotional benefits of homeownership. Because buying a home is so much more than just a financial transaction. It’s easy to focus on the dollars and cents, but I don’t want to forget to remind you about the ...
Continue ReadingIs a Multi-Generational Home Right for You? Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You’re not alone. A lot of people are choosing to buy multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let’s check out why they think it’s a good idea to ...
Continue ReadingFinding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can ...
Continue ReadingSpring Into Action: Preparing for the Real Estate Market As the spring season approaches, many of us start thinking about sprucing up our homes, but for others, it’s the perfect time to dive into the real estate market. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, preparation is key to making ...
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Down Payments If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily ...
Continue ReadingThe ICA is offering FREE admission for all on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 19. Tickets will be available to reserve beginning on Sunday, Feb 18 at 10 AM. 🛜Event website: https://www.icaboston.org/events/presidents-day-free-admission-3/ Get a first look at our newest exhibitions Wordplay, Igshaan Adams, and Wu Tsang: Of Whales. 📆When: Monday, Feb 19, 2024 ...
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