by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Sep 14, 2023 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Sep 6, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
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...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Aug 22, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Interest Rates
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...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Aug 3, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates, Interest 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...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Jul 19, 2023 | Buyer, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s...
by The Peggy Patenaude Team | Jul 18, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Seller, Selling Myths
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s...