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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that ...

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2 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

  Since there are more new homes on the market, builders are motivated to sell and that’s leading to two great perks: price cuts and lower rates. Let’s connect if you want to see what builders are offering in our area. #BaileyandAssociates #ServingOurClients #teambaileysells #marketupdate #realestate #michiganrealestate #NewlyBuiltHomes #NewHomeConstruction #KeepingCurrentMatters ...

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are ...

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The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

Are you worried about home prices? Here’s what you should know. In most areas, home prices are still way up compared to 5 years ago – even with the recent shifts. Let’s look at what prices are doing in our market, so you have the full picture. #Homebuying #HomePrices #KeepingCurrentMatters ...

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