by Patria Pichardo | Jul 3, 2025 | Mortgage Rates
If you’re considering buying a home this summer, one of the biggest questions on your mind is likely: How much house can I afford? It’s a great question — and a smart place to start. With home prices still strong in many markets and mortgage rates continuing to...
by Patria Pichardo | Dec 5, 2024 | Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Owning a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many people make in their lifetime. While renting may seem like a more flexible and less burdensome option in the short term, homeownership often proves to be a more advantageous choice over time. From...
by Patria Pichardo | Oct 17, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of...
by Patria Pichardo | Sep 19, 2024 | Mortgage Rates, Sellers, Selling Tips
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent. After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a...
by Patria Pichardo | Sep 4, 2024 | Agent Value, Mortgage Rates
Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down....
by Patria Pichardo | Aug 28, 2024 | Buyers & Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Looking ahead to 2025, it’s important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible decision for...
