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1. You Can Get a Lower Interest Rate Naturally, refinancing is more popular when interest rates drop. If rates are lower on average than when you secured your original mortgage, refinancing could help you reduce your monthly payment and build equity faster. However, the difference may not always be worth your up-front expenses. Working with a lender, together …
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There’s an old sales adage that states, “The confused mind says ‘no.’” Nothing could be closer to the truth when it comes to Veterans Affairs home loans - or VA loans. This has truly been one of the most disappointing things about the past two years in real estate. VA loans seem to be thrown …
Rents in the US hit a new high in April, and they are expected to keep rising. The national average rent was $1,827 a month in April, up 16.7% from a year ago, according to Realtor.com. Rent has been steadily increasing since early last year. If recent trends continue, the report projects the typical rent …
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If the worst thing you can think of is having to pack up all of your belongings and move them to a new home while adjusting your family (two and four legged members) to a new neighborhood, then brothers and sisters, we've got some tips. Before we start, you might be thinking, "Yeah, yeah, I've …
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Why It's (Almost) Never A Bad Time to Buy a Home If you've put your homebuying plans on hold because of rising rates and prices, think again. It could still be a very good time for you to buy. Here's why: Today's inflation may be creating a better outlook for buyers, as it tends to reduce competition …
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No matter where you live, the biggest market question is how is the housing market doing and will it crash in 2022? The simple answer is that it will not crash this year. There we said it. We don’t like making absolute statements but the forecast for the next 12 to 14 months clearly shows …
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According to the county, the latest report on housing prices in Montgomery County indicates a continued strong demand for housing in the county, despite ongoing disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, released by the Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), indicates an overall median sales price of $370,000, which reflects an increase of 10.4 percent from 2020 to …
Hi! Welcome to our new blog. We are Diane Wuerth and Tina Trager, licensed real estate agents located in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are passionate about all things real estate: buying, selling, investing and all other aspects of the industry. We also love dogs. Not only our own, but yours too! Here we hope to help …