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Mortgage Rates Post Another Drop This Week

05/11/2019

Mortgage Rates Post Another Drop This Week Freddie Mac | May 10, 2019 Mortgage rates are showing signs of moderating this month, following increases in April. Borrowers are discovering much lower rates compared to a year ago. “A combination of low mortgage rates, a strong job market, and modest wage growth should spur home buyer interest and also serve as an incentive for homeowners looking to refinance this spring,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Freddie Mac reports the
Home Sales Reach Record-breaking High for April

05/07/2019

Home Sales Reach Record-breaking High for April Greater Nashville REALTORS®, Press Release | May 7, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 7, 2019) – There were 3,479 home closings reported for the month of April according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. This figure is up 1.8 percent from the 3,419 closings reported for the same period last year. “April home sales did not disappoint,” said Greater Nashville REALTORS® President, Andrew Terrell.“ With record-breaking sales volume for
How is your home's curb appeal

05/06/2019

Curb Appeal This time of year, you can drive through any neighborhood and find homeowners working in the yard. Whether planting, pruning, painting or enhancing the home with a new addition; homeowners are adding their creative and personal touch to their gardens, patios, decks, fountains and pools! Make doormats welcoming. Pressure Wash the driveway/deck/siding. Check for loose shutters/roof shingles. Touch-up exterior chipped paint. Clean gutters. Replace/refresh the mulch. Does your
Mortgage Rates Break From Weeks of Increases

05/03/2019

Mortgage Rates Break From Weeks of Increases Freddie Mac | May 3, 2019 Following four weeks of rate increases, fixed-rate mortgages posted a drop this week. Rates remain well below their averages from a year ago, and Freddie Mac predicts that will be a boon to home sales over the next couple of months. This comes after the Federal Reserve voted Wednesday not to increase its benchmark rate. “Slightly weaker inflation and labor economic data caused mortgage rates to dip this week,” says Sam
Listing Prices Set Another Record

05/02/2019

Listing Prices Set Another Record realtor.com | May 2, 2019 The median list price in the U.S. reached $310,000 in April—another record high that surpassed March’s high, realtor.com® reported in its April 2019 housing trend report this week. Listing prices continue to grow, despite an uptick in For Sale signs and home seller competition. “The U.S. median listing price set another record this month, which we expect it to continue to do through summer when prices typically hit their seasonal
A Spring Sales Pick Up: Contract Signings Rebound

05/01/2019

A Spring Sales Pick Up: Contract Signings Rebound National Association of REALTORS® | April 30, 2019 Pending home sales were back on track last month, reversing course after last month’s drop. Three of the four major regions saw an uptick in contract signs in March, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Tuesday. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 3.8 percent last month over February, and contract signings reached a reading of

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In The News

Mortgage Rates Post Another Drop This Week

Home Sales Reach Record-breaking High for April

How is your home's curb appeal

Mortgage Rates Break From Weeks of Increases

Listing Prices Set Another Record

A Spring Sales Pick Up: Contract Signings Rebound

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