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January 2024

Your home is more than just walls and a roof

2024-01-17T17:59:32+00:00

– it's a canvas to express your unique personality and style. Let's find that perfect place that reflects YOU! Contact Paula Swenson 515-971-0650 Paula@dsmprecision.com Passion for Your Dream. Home. Lifestyle.

Your home is more than just walls and a roof 2024-01-17T17:59:32+00:00

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

2024-01-17T17:56:07+00:00

If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. In fact, they’ve been below 7% for over a month now (see graph below): And while they’re not [...]

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers 2024-01-17T17:56:07+00:00

Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

2024-01-16T20:11:46+00:00

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s why. Near-Record Percentage of New Home Inventory Newly built homes are becoming an [...]

Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home 2024-01-16T20:11:46+00:00

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

2024-01-15T18:04:08+00:00

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than just having a place to live – it offers a sense of belonging, stability, and freedom. According to Nicole Bachaud, Senior Economist at Zillow: “The American Dream is still owning a home. There’s [...]

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream 2024-01-15T18:04:08+00:00

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

2024-01-14T23:08:35+00:00

If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), which compares net worth for homeowners and renters. The latest report shows the average homeowner’s net worth [...]

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth 2024-01-14T23:08:35+00:00

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

2024-01-10T18:36:28+00:00

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply for your mortgage and before you close. Here’s a list of things [...]

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage 2024-01-10T18:36:28+00:00

Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

2024-01-09T17:13:24+00:00

If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you [...]

Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals 2024-01-09T17:13:24+00:00

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

2024-01-08T19:41:35+00:00

If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): This recent trend is great news for buyers. As [...]

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power 2024-01-08T19:41:35+00:00

As January unfolds let’s focus on the exciting highlights in the world of real estate this month!

2024-01-05T18:33:59+00:00

New Listings: January may bring a wave of new listings, offering a diverse range of homes for prospective buyers to explore. Virtual Open Houses: Dive into the convenience of virtual open houses, allowing you to explore properties from the comfort of your home. Investment Opportunities: Discover promising investment opportunities as the real estate landscape evolves. [...]

As January unfolds let’s focus on the exciting highlights in the world of real estate this month! 2024-01-05T18:33:59+00:00