November 2016 | Maryland, Virginia and the District Real Estate :: The Gold Standard Group with eXp Realty

Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?

There is no doubt that mortgage credit availability is expanding, meaning it is easier to finance a home today than it was last year. However, the mortgage market is still…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 30, 2016

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Mortgage Interest Rates Just Went Up… Should I Wait to Buy?

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors are all calling for mortgage rates…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 29, 2016

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5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying & Selling!

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey; you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 28, 2016

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Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rate jumped up to 3.94% last week. Interest rates had been hovering around 3.5% since…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 22, 2016

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Winter Is Coming… 5 Reasons to Sell Now!

People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every fall; we ponder whether we should relocate to a different…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 21, 2016

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Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast!

Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for the release of their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 18, 2016

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From Empty Nest to Full House… Multigenerational Families Are Back!

Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to a…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 17, 2016

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You Can Never Have TMI about PMI

When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 16, 2016

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A Lack of Listings Remains ‘Huge’ Challenge in the Market

The housing crisis is finally in the rearview mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up,…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 15, 2016

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Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 14, 2016

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Monthly Archives: November 2016

Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?

Mortgage Interest Rates Just Went Up… Should I Wait to Buy?

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying & Selling!

Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?

Winter Is Coming… 5 Reasons to Sell Now!

Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast!

From Empty Nest to Full House… Multigenerational Families Are Back!

You Can Never Have TMI about PMI

A Lack of Listings Remains ‘Huge’ Challenge in the Market

Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision

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