Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate ... » Learn More about What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past ... » Learn More about The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT
Pre-season HVAC Tune-up Option Warmer weather means it’s time to schedule a seasonal HVAC tune-up! ORHP offers the Pre-season HVAC Tune-up Option to ensure your clients’ air conditioning systems are in good working order for summer. This option covers an air conditioning tune-up once during ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT
The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year
If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is ... » Learn More about The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year
Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?
For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Here’s a ... » Learn More about Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?