Beyond the Boo: How a Savvy Agent Protects You from the Scares of Unexpected Home Repairs The Real Haunting: Your Home’s Hidden Costs The scariest thing about a new house isn’t a ghost in the attic—it’s a surprise $15,000 repair bill. Why it matters: Falling for a home’s surface-level charm ...
Continue ReadingLight at the end of the inflation tunnel? The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge – PCE – is getting pretty close to their 2% target. How close is close enough for the Fed to resume cutting rates? For the answer, we need to watch the unemployment rate in the big BLS ...
Continue ReadingGet Ready for the Classic Car Show in Walpole Attention all car enthusiasts! The Walpole Chamber of Commerce and Azure Lodge A.F. & A.M. are excited to present the Classic Car Show on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walpole Public Parking Lot, next to Stone Field in Walpole, ...
Continue ReadingVisit the Open House at 268 Common Street, Walpole, MA Open House: Historic Charm Meets Modern Living in Walpole 1 Big Thing: Don’t miss this beautifully updated 4-bed, 2.5-bath home blending historic character with modern convenience, right across from Walpole High School. Why it Matters: Finding a home with both ...
Continue ReadingMortgage Rates Decrease Freddie Mac reports the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped slightly to 6.81% this week, down from 6.83% last week and notably lower than 7.17% a year ago. The 15-year rate also fell to 5.94%. Their Chief Economist highlighted that recent rate stability (less than 0.20% fluctuation ...
Continue ReadingBuy a Home Now or Wait? Waiting Likely Costs More 1. Why it matters: Home prices are forecast to keep rising nationally. Delaying your purchase means potentially paying more later and missing out on building equity sooner. 2. What’s happening: Prices climbing: Experts predict steady, sustainable home price growth (around ...
Continue ReadingNavigating the Path Ahead: Mortgage Rate Projections for the Rest of 2025 Buying a home or considering a refinance is always a significant decision, and understanding the potential direction of mortgage rates is a key piece of the puzzle. As of mid-April 2025, the landscape remains dynamic, but leading housing ...
Continue ReadingGet Ready for the Classic Car Show in Walpole! Attention all car enthusiasts! The Walpole Chamber of Commerce and Azure Lodge A.F. & A.M. are excited to present the Classic Car Show on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walpole Public Parking Lot, next ...
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