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Mortgage Rates Rise As Budget Drama Continues

Home buyers faced higher mortgage rates this week as all eyes remain on negotiations in Washington over the nation’s debt ceiling. Economists warn of dire economic consequences if America goes into default on its debt, and that would almost definitely impact borrowing costs. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to an average of 6.57% this week, […]
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Add Roses To Your Garden

Roses can beautify any garden with their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors. With proper care and attention to soil, sunlight, pruning, and transplanting, even beginner gardeners can grow healthy roses. For more information on how to care for all the roses in your garden, check out this article: https://bit.ly/3LCnx76
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Mortgage Rates Reverse Course

After weeks of declines, the interest rate for a 30-year mortgage reversed course, jumping to a 6.39% average this week, Freddie Mac reports. “For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Home prices have stabilized somewhat, but with supply […]
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A Staged Home Attracts Potential Buyers

Nearly half of sellers’ agents (48%) report that staging a home decreased its time on the market, according to a new report by the National Association of Realtors. For both buyers’ and sellers’ agents, one if five said home staging creased the purchase price between one and five percent compared to unstated homes on […]