Stacie Mercer- Realtor Century 21 Legacy

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03/09/2023

So happy for my sweet seller! Her house was under contract in 3 days and today was closing day!

04/28/2022

The current real estate market has incredible opportunities for homeowners looking to make a move. Listing your house right now means you’ll be in front of serious buyers who are ready to buy. I'd love to help you start the selling process.

03/24/2022

What can you expect from the Spring housing market?

As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three years — the housing market seems to be relatively immune.
1. Mortgage Rates Will Climb
2. Housing Inventory Will Increase
3. Home Prices Will Rise

Won’t Increasing Mortgage Rates Cause Home Prices To Fall?
While some people may believe a 1% increase in mortgage rates will impact demand so dramatically that home prices will have to fall, experts say otherwise. Doug Duncan, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, says:

“What I will caution against is making the inference that interest rates have a direct impact on house prices. That is not true.”

02/02/2022

Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase in mortgage rates changes what a purchaser can afford. To give you an idea of how rising mortgage rates impact your purchasing power, see the table below:

01/26/2022

Located in the very desirable Walkers Bend beside Ridgeview Elementary.
Call me for a showing. 423-534-4919

01/18/2022

SELLERS: You don’t want to wait until spring to spring into action. The current market conditions make this winter an ideal time to move. Here’s why.

1. The Number of Homes on the Market Is Still Low
2. Your Equity Is Growing in Record Amounts
3. While Rising, Mortgage Rates Are Still Historically Low
4. Home Prices Are Going To Keep Rising with Time

If you’re considering selling to move up or downsize, this may be your moment, especially with today’s low mortgage rates and limited inventory. Reach out to a local real estate professional today to get set up for homebuying success this year.