Angela Peters

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Mortgage Rates Past, Present, and Possible Future

By Angela Peters - September 13, 2023
Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage rates have been historically compared to where they are now.

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023

By Angela Peters - September 11, 2023
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Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023

By Angela Peters - September 11, 2023
Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC] Some of you are under the impression home prices are dropping this year. Part of the reason they feel that way is because the media and some experts projected price declines this year. But that didn't happen. Prices did better than expected because inventory has been so low. Now, experts have re-forecasted with the latest information. Share this

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

By Angela Peters - September 01, 2023
Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why this isn’t cause for concern. Why ARMs Have Gain

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

By Angela Peters - August 30, 2023
Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the pr

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

By Angela Peters - August 28, 2023
More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house. More Jobs Are Being Created Instead of facing the job lo

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

By Angela Peters - August 11, 2023
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make. While housing market conditions are definitely a fact

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

By Angela Peters - August 09, 2023
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to reduce inflation. And even though there’s been 12 straight months where inflation has cooled (se

Where is the market in the last of 2023?

By Angela Peters - August 07, 2023
Where is the market in the last of 2023? Your buyers and sellers are wondering if they should make a move before the end of the year. Share this infographic so they have the latest expert projections on home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales for the rest of 2023 to help them make an informed decision. ONCE AGAIN I AM NOT A MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL BUT I DO KNOW THEM AND I HAVE SOME GREAT PROFE

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

By - August 02, 2023
Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring homes. The graph below uses that index to illustrate

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

By Angela Peters - July 31, 2023
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices Thinking of buying or selling a home is one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices. They’re basing their negative news by comparing current stats to t

FACTS

By Angela Peters - July 21, 2023
FACTS For 11 years in a row, Americans have voted real estate as the best long-term investment you can make. This infographic shows how real estate beats out gold, stocks, bonds, and more. Let your clients see homeownership can be a great way to achieve long-term financial stability. Some Highlights According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment

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