• Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates,Erin Mara

    Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

    Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates 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

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  • 2023 Market Predictions for the DC Metro ,Erin Mara

    2023 Market Predictions for the DC Metro

    Here's my two cents: Inventory remains historically low which will keep upward pressure on prices. One thing I noticed in November when rates went down for the first time in weeks, was that the drop was immediately followed by a bump in new contracts - a .25% drop brought a 7% increase in new contra

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  • 3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year,Erin Mara

    3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year

    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 grea

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