Holly Muia, Realtor

05/02/2025

Good news for those planning to finance their next purchase :)

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76%. “Mortgage rates again declined this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In recent weeks, rates for the 30-year fixed...

01/09/2024

Mortgage rates fell rapidly late last year. Aspiring homebuyers want to know how much lower they will go this year.

01/05/2024

Let’s face it. Many of us have a lot of things going on around this time of year. It’s the holidays! From maybe just after Thanksgiving through the first week of the year, things are buzzing with activity. But can it also be a good time to buy and finance a new home? Maybe, let’s take a closer...

12/13/2023

Just a little reminder to buyers there is much less competition this time of year :)

There’s a myth that the real estate market shuts down over the holidays and that it’s a terrible time to buy a home—because who wants to buy a home when you could be spending that time with family. You saw where we said “myth,” right?  The truth is that buying a home over the holidays...

12/12/2023

What's your favorite veggie? Here are some great ways to sneak more into your diet.

Trying to munch more veggies on the reg, but sick of salads and steamed sides? Below are a handful o...

12/05/2023

Did you know the average retirement lasts 18 years? Be ready financially with these tips.

The average length of retirement in the United States is 18 years, according to the U.S. Census Bure...

11/28/2023

Retirees, consider saving money by moving to a smaller home or a less expensive location!

If you’re nearing retirement and haven’t saved much for it, you’re not alone. Forty-eight percent of...

11/21/2023

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

11/15/2023

“Mortgage rates are plunging with the news of inflation calming. Consumer prices rose by 3.2% in September, even with the rent component still showing a hefty gain of 6.7%. Non-official private sector rent data has shown a 0% to 2% rise, which, if hypothetically used in the official figures, would...

11/14/2023

Comfort your pet with these tips.

When preparing to batten down the hatches during a storm, don’t forget to pay attention to you...

11/07/2023

When setting up any speaker, it's important to follow the display model!

When you move into a new house, there are numerous things you’ll want to do early on to get your hou...

10/31/2023

Credit cards may have a bad rep, but they can help you jumpstart your credit history.

Your first credit card can be the start to building your financial future. Just remember, how you us...