• Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates,Bernice Devries

    Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

    Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash    Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchas

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  • 3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year,Bernice Devries

    3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year

    A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one. A great way to ease some of those emotions and ensure you’

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  • Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future,Bernice Devries

    Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

    There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains:“The desire for home

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