Posts tagged ‘interest rates’

February 1, 2016

4 reasons to buy a home now

4 reasons to buy a home now

Interest rates are low. Potential homebuyers might not know just how good they have got it right now.  Homeowners in years past DO know, even spending money to refinance to today’s rates.  It is amazing what a low rate can do to help with affording more home – not to mention the long-term savings.  While […]

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January 26, 2016

Interest rates greatly affect what you can afford and the long term costs. See an update here.

Interest rates greatly affect what you can afford and the long term costs. See an update here.

Interest rates greatly affect what you can afford and what a home will cost in the long run. Pay attention to them! 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio Historically, rates are very low. Low rates mean your money goes a lot further, enabling you to buy more and pay […]

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December 28, 2015

Six months history of the 30 year fixed mortgage rate. Heading up…

Six months history of the 30 year fixed mortgage rate. Heading up…

Think about buying a home before rates rise any more. It has such an effect on the monthly payment – however – even with small increases expected, these rates are WAY better than people were getting for a very long time. Buyers and move-up sellers still have a tremendous opportunity to lock in a mortgage […]

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September 21, 2015

These aren’t your parents’ interest rates! Rates remain very low.

These aren’t your parents’ interest rates! Rates remain very low.

There was a potential upwards interest rate hike last week that was pushed back maybe one more time. Rates remain VERY low, making buying the home you want more affordable – your purchase price is just part of the picture. If the home price is higher but the interest rate is lower, you may still come […]

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