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5 Task Management Apps to Make Your To-Do List More Manageable
If you’re a busy real estate agent, task management can be hard. At any given moment, you may have five, 10, or 15 different clients — all at different stages in the buying or selling process. Throw in the many…
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4 Ways to Research Mortgage Lender Options
Choosing the right mortgage lender is critical — whether you’re buying a house or refinancing an existing one. Your choice will not only influence the loan options and interest rate you get but also how quickly you close and the…
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The Federal Reserve, Higher Mortgage Rates, and What it Means for You
The Federal Reserve opted to increase the federal funds rate by half a percentage point this week — the biggest jump in over two decades. Typically, when the Fed tightens monetary policy and increases its funds rate, we see higher…
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Mortgage Rates Increase Again; Purchase Loans Increase Despite It
Another week, another mortgage rate increase. According to the latest Freddie Mac data, mortgage rates are now sitting at 5.30% on average — up from 5.27% last week and 2.94% a year ago. The increase didn’t stop homebuyers, though. According…
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7 Strategies to Win After an Open House
Attending an open house can be a great way to view a home in a casual, low-pressure way, but it also comes with some risk. After all, an open house is a public event — and it can often mean…
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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Point in 13 Years
Mortgage rates are continuing their upward climb. According to the latest numbers from Freddie Mac, the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans is now 5.27% — up from 5.1% last week and 2.96% a year ago. It’s the highest rate…
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Above 5%
Mortgage rates technically dropped this week, but only by a single basis point. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans is now 5.1% — down from 5.11% the week prior but nearly 200 basis points over…
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Mortgage Rates Hit 12-year High
Mortgage rates have officially hit their highest point since spring 2010. The average rate on 30-year loans is now 5.11% — up from 3.11% at the start of the year, per Freddie Mac. This is the seventh straight week rates…
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How to Pay for Home Improvements
It’s usually best to use cash or savings when paying for home improvements — as long as it wouldn’t drain your emergency fund dry. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible, and to cover those repairs or updates, you might need to…
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5 Ways to Improve Your Online Presence and Stand Out from Other Agents in Your Market
There are more real estate agents in the U.S. than ever before. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, a whopping 156,000 new agents joined the group during the last two years — a 60% uptick from the previous two-year…
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