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01/30/2025

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01/28/2025

Homeownership comes with tax perks! As the year wraps up, make sure you’re getting the most out of your mortgage, property taxes, and more. Need advice on how owning a home can help your finances? Let’s chat! 📲

01/27/2025

The tamer December CPI report was a massive relief for the bond and stock market. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury Bond dropped from 4.80% to 4.60% (a huge move in that market) and average 30-year mortgage rates declined from 7.25% to around 7.10%. That said, the market still overwhelmingly expects NO CUT at the Federal Reserve's Jan 29 meeting.

01/26/2025

Seller concessions might sound complicated, but they’re a great way to save money when buying a home! 🏡 These are costs a seller may agree to cover, like repairs or closing fees, to help make the deal work for everyone. Understanding these terms can give you an edge in negotiations. Ready to dive into your homebuying journey? Let’s connect and get started! 💬

01/25/2025

Here are the latest housing market statistics for Washington, DC! If you'd like more detail on the market, what's available or how much your home might be worth, let's set up a meeting to discuss!

01/08/2025

They were closing on their dream home. Then, they fell for a little-known real estate scam --

Three days before closing on his Chicago-area condo in September, Cullen Brown received an email detailing down payment wiring directions from the title company working with the seller, one of the final steps before he could achieve his dream of first-time homeownership.

01/02/2025

After a long and busy season of hosting and celebrations, you may find your home looking and feeling a little worse for wear OR you just want to clear clutter,. Here are some quick tips to get you started with that new year clean!

12/25/2024

Coming Soon! -

See details for 3198 18th Street NE, Washington, DC 20018, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathrooms, 1380 Sq Ft., Single Family, MLS #: DCDC2172492, Status: Coming Soon, Courtesy: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., (202) 966-1400, Provided by: Long and Foster

04/01/2024

https://atlantablackstar.com/2024/04/01/home-valuation-jumps-by-nearly-300k-after-black-couple-removes-family-photos/

Amid a growing number of reports about Black homeowners’ homes being undervalued, one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders has settled a 2022 lawsuit