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Deciphering Interest Rates and APR: Unveiling the Complete Picture of Borrowing Costs

Deciphering Interest Rates and APR: Unveiling the Complete Picture of Borrowing Costs In the realm of securing a mortgage, many homebuyers fixate solely on the interest rate, overlooking crucial aspects of borrowing costs. While the interest rate is pivotal, it doesn’t encapsulate the entirety of borrowing expenses. Enter the Annual ...

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Happy Fat Tuesday – Let’s Feast on Real Estate

🎉 Happy Fat Tuesday! 🎭 Today’s all about indulgence and celebration, but let’s not forget about another kind of feast – the feast of opportunities in real estate! 🏡💼 Just like Mardi Gras offers a plethora of experiences, the real estate market is full of diverse options waiting to be ...

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Houses Are Selling Fast

Houses Are Still Selling Fast Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story ...

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🏡 Two Exceptional Properties Sold in Walpole Last Week! 🏡

🏡 Two Exceptional Properties Sold in Walpole Last Week! 🏡* See 19 Prospect Street Here 🔍 MLS # 73185196 – Sold 🏠 Single Family – Detached 📍 19 PROSPECT STREET, Walpole, MA 02081 🏡 Norfolk County 💰 List Price: $725,000 💼 Sale Price: $813,000 🏠 Style: Cape 🛌 Bedrooms: 3 ...

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Mortgage Rates Tick Down

February 1, 2024 Although affordability continues to impact homeownership, the combination of a solid economy, strong demographics and lower mortgage rates are setting the stage for a more robust housing market. Mortgage rates have been stable for nearly two months, but with continued deceleration in inflation, rates are expected to ...

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Have You Heard About the Silver Tsunami

Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market? Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it’s all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk about it online recently. Let’s dive into what it is and why it won’t drastically impact the housing ...

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Mortgages Coming Down – Are More People Selling?

Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down? If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage ...

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Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024

Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024 Even though home prices are going up nationally, some people are still worried they might come down. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae found that 24% of people think home prices will actually decline over the next 12 months. That means almost one out ...

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