by Vickie Boarman Ballard | May 11, 2022 | Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Market
Despite the interest rate increase announced by the FED on May 4, 2022, mortgage rates have declined slightly as of the date this is being written. However, when put into the larger perspective, they have increased. Compared to a week ago, the mortgage rates were as...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 14, 2022 | Buying A Home, Mortgage Rates
It is time to buy your first home! Making this purchase is such an overwhelming process, and we want to make it as easy for you as possible. The best way to do that is to be ahead of the game. Before you jump into a new mortgage, learn how to prepare to get the best...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Dec 14, 2021 | Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
In December, mortgage rates remain stable. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate moved lower from 3.10% to 3.11% during the week ending 12/9/2021. It seems that Investors are optimistic that the omicron variant of Covid-19 will not have a significant impact on markets. ...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 7, 2021 | Closing Cost, Home Buying, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Taxes
The answer to whether closing costs are tax-deductible — is often the most frustrating one- “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions totaling more than the standard deduction, which for 2021 is $12,550 for a single person and $25,100 for...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Dec 29, 2020 | Advice for Buyers, Buying A Home, Extraordinary Homes, Holidays, Mortgage Rates, Winter
Ask anyone that has been to an open house or a home showing in the middle of a snowstorm, and they tell you they prefer to look at homes in the spring and summer. Ask sellers, and they will tell you they don’t want potential buyers tracking snow through their house in...
by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Dec 29, 2020 | Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Market Updates, Mortgage Rates
Throughout 2019 and 2020, housing inventory was at record lows. Despite the pandemic and high unemployment, home sales are outpacing new listings every month. Unless there are sellers forced to come to the market in 2021, this scenario should continue. The driving...
