Real Estate with Kristen

11/07/2024

Let’s start this day with thankful hearts 💕 what are you thankful for?
I’ll go - I’m thankful for my lord and savior Jesus Christ! Without him I am nothing, with him I am everything!

11/06/2024

Reach out for all your electrical needs! 😊

As a fledgling entrepreneur, Cory is eager to achieve success in the electrical trade and provide essential services to those in need. He prioritizes building strong relationships with every customer, fostering trust and loyalty. See dashboard for details

11/05/2024

Tip Tuesday: signing longer than 12 months can give you a discount on rent. Ask your apartment locator for more information and details! 😊

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 👻

03/28/2024

Referrals are the best 🥰

03/20/2024

03/18/2024

Please allow me to reintroduce myself. - My name is Kristen, I am a professional real estate agent that focuses primarily on apartment locating. With rental prices that have gone up, renters deserve personal and tailored options to their lifestyle.
As an apartment locator, I am a free service to you and get paid by the property that you choose. Life is busy, let me help you find the place you call home 🏡

01/10/2024

New year, New home. Let’s find the best apartment you love to call home! 🙌

11/09/2023

Both options have the pros and cons, everyone’s situation is different.

I can help with either choice!
I am an experienced and reputable apartment locator on a team with AMAZING realtors, if you are looking to purchase I can connect you, if you are looking to rent, I can help!

Reach out with any real estate needs! 🏡

10/27/2023

Hey there! I am thrilled to let you know that at Metroplex Realty, we have an incredible team of real estate agents who are ready to assist you in finding your dream home. But that's not all! We also have our very own outstanding mortgage and title companies.

Imagine the convenience of having everything you need under one roof! From finding the right property to securing financing and ensuring a smooth closing process, we've got you covered. Our dedicated professionals are experts in their fields and are committed to providing you with exceptional service every step of the way.

I would be absolutely delighted to speak with you personally and discuss your real estate needs. Just reach out to me below, and we can schedule a time that works best for you. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey towards owning your perfect home with Metroplex Realty!

10/18/2023

This week's market update at Metroplex Realty your #1 Brokerage in Texas, 3,253 new listings, 4048 price decreases in North Texas and 1909 closings last week!! We have title and mortgage too, I look forward to working with you!

10/13/2023

Happy Friday, October 13?? We’re well into the spooky season and for some, Friday, October 13th, may be an especially frightening day. Hopefully, financial markets today do not have friggatriskaidekaphobia: the fear of Friday the 13th. The word comes from Fr**ga – the Norse goddess that Friday is named after – combined with triskaidekaphobia – the fear of the number 13. Yesterday we saw new data on CPI, which gave the fixed-income markets a small spook as inflation remains at a pace above the Fed’s target. We also saw new data from Freddie Mac that indicated mortgage rates have continued to move in a spooky high direction. Given recent volatility in the market and the general trend of rates that creeping gradually higher, I’m hoping for some good news on a traditionally unlucky day.

CPI increased slightly above expectations

Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released yesterday and prices in September rose 3.7% year-over-year, just a little bit higher than the consensus 3.6%. Looking at individual components of the economy, we see that shelter and energy were the main drivers of the increase in CPI. Rent of primary residence increased 0.5% ,and owner’s equivalent rent of residences – or hypothetically how much a homeowner would have paid if they had rented instead of bought their home – increased 0.6% month-over-month, while fuel oil is up 8.5% and gasoline is up 2.1% month-over-month. Remember, these components are not equally weighted, i.e.: as a country, we spend more of our money on shelter than on motor vehicle insurance.

Yesterday we experienced the mortgage bond market react to inflation, pushing rate sheet pricing worse by approximately 3/8 of a point in the afternoon re-price. Unfortunately, higher for longer inflation may result in higher for longer mortgage rates.

Turning some bad inflation news around into some potentially good news for retirees: Social Security Administration announced yesterday that most beneficiaries will see their checks rise by 3.2 percent next year to help keep up with rising prices, which will amount to average additional benefit of $50/month.


Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates continued to climb

Yesterday, Freddie Mac updated the Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), an indicator of average interest rates on Freddie Mac loan applications. The last week was the fifth week in a row the average 30-year fixed interest rate has risen, up 8 bps week-over-week to 7.57%. It’s important to remember that Freddie PMMS rates are based on applications with the “most popular borrower profile” – good or better credit, 20% downpayment (80 LTV) home purchase on a 1-unit ssingle-familyresidence. Many of our clients are not in this “most popular” scenario and may be looking at even higher interest rates in some situations! Thankfully, we offer programs like the ONE+ which help lower-income homebuyers afford their home in this market.

Here for your real estate needs! 🥰