[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Freddie Mac recently announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% for the first time since July of 2020. Since that announcement hit the news, articles have talked about the negative impact it may have on the housing market. However, before we jump to conclusions, we should realize two very important things: 1. The bump-up in rate should not have been surprising. Many experts...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners thought twice about selling their homes last year. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling. Many have referred to favorable mortgage rates, high home prices, and low housing inventory as their reasoning for considering selling. Normally, spring is the time when many homeowners decide to list their houses. While this is...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Considering buying a home this year? You may be wondering how much money you need for a down payment. While there are lower down payment options available, it’s important to understand the benefits of a larger down payment. There are programs available that allow you to put down as little as 3.5%, which can be a huge benefit to those who want to purchase a home...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re ready to buy a home but struggling to find one, you’re not alone. With so few houses for sale at this time, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of available homes for sale is at an all-time low across the country. The good news? More homes are expected to hit the market later this...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Did you know? We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Mass amounts of homebuyers have taken advantage of these incredibly low rates. There are many things that impact mortgage rates including the economy and inflation, just to name a few. That makes forecasting rates difficult. However, the relationship between...
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In this infographic, we walk you through the findings and the hard numbers of the online buying impact on the commercial real estate market....
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re like most millennials, you’re spending more time than ever at home. It’s no surprise that this increase in time spent at home is causing many people to consider moving to a bigger space. Specifically, millennials who are in their prime homebuying years. While many Americans believed this day would never come, millennials are buying homes at a rate that might be surprising to you....
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we would like to honor our agents for all the hard work they put into their business on a daily basis and they do it all in the name of LOVE! We want to share with you the LOVING practices of Eagle World Realty family members towards each other, our customers, and other agents. We love what we do, and the people...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While there is no formula to be a successful real estate agent, there are habits that top producers have in common. For the last 14 years, successful Broker-Owner of Eagles World Realty, Orgest Lushnja, has been analyzing professionals in the industry to understand what the top producers have in common. “They all strive to provide great customer service and work diligently on making their business...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s face it, you have a lot going on. Between prospecting, lead follow-ups, administrative tasks, open houses and closings, your days are packed! How can a busy real estate agent manage all of these tasks—and more—without feeling overwhelmed? Time management! Your income as a real estate agent is determined by the number of minutes in a day you spend speaking with prospects. You cannot control time,...
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