Marilyn Bioni - Greenkey Realtors

04/03/2022

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.

02/03/2022

Why you should always put a coin on a frozen cup of water before storms.

It's called the one cup tip. You put a cup of water in your freezer. Freeze it solid and then put a quarter on top of it and leave it in your freezer. That way when you come back after you've been evacuated you can tell if your food went completely bad and just refroze or if it stayed Frozen while you were gone. If the quarter has fallen to the bottom of the cup that means all the food defrosted and you should throw it out. But if the quarter is either on the top or in the middle of the cup then your food may still be ok. It would also be a great idea to leave this in your freezer all the time and if you lose power for any reason you will have this tip to fall back on. If you don't feel good about your food, just throw it out. The main thing is for all to be safe.

01/26/2022

Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report from realtor.com:

01/26/2022

Don't wait. If you are planing to sell. Do it before the interest rates go up and buyers and qualify buyers are still plentiful.
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Buffett said that asset values can be "almost infinite" when interest rates are near zero, but high rates have a "huge gravitational pull" on them.

01/20/2022

If you have been considering buying a home don't put it off. Interest rains are rising.

Mortgage rates just hit the highest level since April 2020 and seem to have nowhere to go but up.

01/12/2022

Current rate for Bank of America.
Rates are slowly going up. Don't put off buying your dream home.

09/14/2021

Economic stability, cost-of-living, cultural diversity, safety, and education are a few data points analyzed to bring you the Best Places to Live in 2020.

05/30/2021

As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come.

05/29/2021

Some Highlights In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea. Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has dropped to just 17 short da...

05/25/2021

Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest rating in survey history. Let.....

05/23/2021

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important.

03/23/2021

According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to qualify for a mortgage. While ...