Real Estate Roundup — Issue #29

A weekly roundup of real estate 🏡 news with Michael Brannon

Watch “Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?” Real Estate News with Michael Brannon — www.simplifyingthemarket.com
The Spring Buyer and Seller Guides are here. Let’s connect so you can get the latest digital copies.

Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] — www.simplifyingthemarket.com
Some Highlights

• Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford.
• Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the inspection contingency (which gives buyers essential information on a home’s condition) directly impact the transaction.
• Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. Let’s connect so you have an expert guide and advice for any questions that may come up.

This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity — www.simplifyingthemarket.com
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you should know — you may be able to get the […]

Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates | Real Estate News with Michael Brannon — www.simplifyingthemarket.com
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon.

How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates — www.simplifyingthemarket.com
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac approached 4% for the first time since […]

4 Smart Home Devices: Which Are Right for Your Home? — www.houselogic.com
Explore smart home devices like smart thermostats, smart lighting, smart appliances, and smart door locks to see which are best for you.

What You Need to Know About Discount Points — My Home by Freddie Mac — myhome.freddiemac.com
Learn how discount points affect your mortgage and when you should consider buying them.

How to Grow on Social Media Without Spending a Dime — ManyChat Blog — manychat.com
If you’re new to social media, you may wonder about how to grow organically. Happily, there are several ways to grow without spending a dime.

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