Some Highlights:

• Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018.
• Take advantage of more inventory coming to market in the spring to find your dream home!
• Buying now will allow you to start earning equity today!
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Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. They will be …

In a strong seller’s market, like the one we have experienced over the past few years, bidding wars are common and expected. This makes sense! A seller’s market is defined as a market in which the inventory of homes for sale cannot satisfy the number of buyers who want …

Spring has sprung, and it’s a great time to buy a home! Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

CoreLogic's latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 4.4% over the last 12 …

The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Before you sign another lease, let’s get together to help you better understand all your options.

Rick Andrews, Owner/Broker
Century 21 Black Bear Realty
O: 706-896-8633
C: 828-557-9139

Last week, the National Association for Business Economics released their February 2019 Economic Policy Survey. The survey revealed that a majority of the panel believe an economic slowdown is in the near future: “While only 10% of panelists expect a recession in 2019, 42% say a recession will …

Heading into the spring buying market, there are strong trends starting to emerge.

The inventory of homes for sale has increased on a year-over-year basis for eight months in a row. Home price appreciation has continued to grow, although at a slower rate. The homeownership rate has reached …

If you want to sell your home soon, it's worth putting in the work now. Let's get together to chat and start the process!

Rick Andrews, Owner/Broker
Century 21 Black Bear Realty
O: 706-896-8633
C: 828-557-9139

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since February 2018!

Last week’s survey results reported an interest rate of 4.35%. This is a welcome change …

Every family has a list of important dates. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, pet adoptions…and the list goes on. For 64.4 percent of households in the United States, this list includes the day they became a homeowner for the first time!

Why is this date important? Homeownership is not …