What Plummeting Interest Rates Mean for Buyers and Sellers

Interest rates are falling quickly in out market, which means buyers and sellers need to act now to take advantage of that.

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Interest rates are falling hard in our market.

In fact, they recently had the single largest one-week drop in a decade. They’re not the lowest they’ve ever been, but they’re still extremely low right now. For a 30-year conventional loan, rates are between 4.25% and 4.5%.

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Nobody knows how long rates will stay this low, so acting soon will make a big difference in your bottom line.

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That’s very impressive, and it’s something that affects everyone in the real estate market. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, make sure you do it sooner rather than later. Nobody knows how long rates will stay this low, so acting soon will make a big difference in your bottom line.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about our market or you have any real estate needs I can take care of, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you.

Make the Outside of Your Home Sparkle With This Spring Cleaning Checklist

 If you’re gearing up to host plenty of friends and family at your home this spring, here’s a quick outdoor cleaning checklist you can use to make sure everything looks great. 

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To get the outside of your home ready for everything spring has to offer, here’s a quick cleaning checklist:

• Clear your lawn of debris
• Clean out your flower beds
• Layer in fresh mulch
• Divide any perennials so they’ll be blooming nicely for May and June
• Wash your outdoor furniture
• Power wash your house, sidewalks, and driveway—keep in mind that different areas require different levels of water pressure
• Clean your grill, and check your propane tank and its hose—there’s nothing worse than running out of fuel right in the middle of cooking!
• Apply an application to your lawn to prevent weeds from growing
• Fertilize your lawn, but be careful not to overdo it
• Remove your storm windows and wash your regular windows
• Repair any broken screens
• Clean your gutters
• Fix any cracks in the driveway
• Remove any dead leaves from your flowers and plants
• Add new flowers to your deck and lawn

And finally...don’t forget to invite me over to your first barbecue!

As always, if you’d like to know more about this topic or you have any other real estate questions for me, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to speak with you.