• What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?

    You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening with mortgage rates and what experts say is ahead. Economic Factors That Impact

    MORE

  • Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

    Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what's going on with home prices these days. Here's the scoop. The latest national data from Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see graphs belo

    MORE

  • Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

    You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and that’s home equity. Here’s a loo

    MORE