November 15, 2019 © REALTOR® Magazine Mortgage rates climbed again this week, and economists say the trend may well continue as the economy sees some improvement. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.75% this week, Freddie Mac reports. “The modest uptick in mortgage rates over the last two months reflects declining recession fears and a more Continue Reading
Archives for November 2019
Economists at NAR Say a 2020 Recession Is Unlikely
Kanok Sulaiman / Getty Images November 11, 2019 From Florida Realtors Some people think the U.S. is “due for a recession,” yet NAR’s Yun says conditions are better than ones preceding any earlier recession. But there’s still some risk. SAN FRANCISCO – Consumer confidence, the employment market and housing innovation were heavily discussed topics at the National Association Continue Reading
The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter
Many sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What they don’t realize is if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that’s when they’ll have the most competition. So, what’s the #1 reason to list your house in the winter? Less competition. Housing supply traditionally shrinks at Continue Reading
3 Ways to Get Instant Curb Appeal
3 Ways to Get Instant Curb Appeal November 4, 2019 From landscaping to exterior finishes, there are plenty of ways to make your listing a standout in curb appeal. Houzz, a home remodeling website, recently showed off a few high-impact ways to boost a home’s exterior aesthetic. Paint the front door. Put a fresh coat of paint on the front door, which is what potential buyers will Continue Reading
