Debbie Marquis, Realtor Century 21 Beggins

01/18/2018

NOW IS THE TIME! We may not be enjoying the rock-bottom interest rates of yore, but by historical standards, today's 30-year mortgage rates—hovering just above 4%—are still low. And experts agree mortgage credit will remain relatively cheap for most of the year.

But rates are on the rise, and it's been widely predicted that they'll reach 5% before year's end. Buyers know that the longer they wait to buy, the more expensive it will be.

Roughly translated, that means you'd be wise to list your home earlier in the year, before more rate hikes kick in. Not only will you capture the market of buyers scurrying to close a deal, but if you're buying after you sell, you'll also benefit from those lower rates.

01/09/2018

After the financial crisis, homes were on the market at a deep discount, and potential buyers were scared property values would drop further. Now the situation has flipped, and starter-home buyers fret that escalating prices mean they'll never obtain a home.

"Housing inventories are still tight as a drum in the starter-home segment," says Sid Davis, a veteran real estate broker and author of "A Survival Guide for Buying a Home."

Will 2018 prove a more favorable time for first-timers? Will inventories swell? Will mortgage rates ascend from their near-historic lows? As Davis underscores, no economist can predict the future with certainty. That's why he and many other real estate specialists urge would-be buyers not to postpone their quest for homeownership.

If you would like to choose your home now, call me at (561) 779-9002. I have a buyer that will purchase the home of your choice and lease it back to you for up to five years. This gives you time to save more toward the down payment, repair your credit and/or to ensure that you like the neighborhood. And you can purchase the home anytime during the five year period. It's a win-win!

01/03/2018

Tired of Renting a Cookie Cutter Apartment while you save for a down payment on a house or work on improving your credit?
I have a client that will allow you to look at houses that are currently for sale on MLS. I will work hard with you to find a great home that is affordable and meets your housing wants and needs. My client will then negotiate with the owner to purchase the home. If my client is successful, you will move in as my client's tenant. You can lease for up to five years with a locked in rent schedule or, at your sole discretion, you can elect to purchase the home at a pre-set price. Does that sound interesting to you? If so, please call me for more information at (561) 779-9002.

12/27/2017

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