Cara Crimmins & Melanie Vitale's Blog Posts

Foreclosure Numbers Explained- Today is Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about

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How the Collapse of Banks may Impact the Mortgage Rates

The demise of three banks last week has been sending shockwaves through an already fragile economy. Could it have an impact on real estate, too?“The Silicon Valley Bank failure, along with a

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Curious as to What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023?

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened.

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Home price growth finally started to slow down in Maui

Home price growth slowed in 97 of the 100 largest housing markets in the US during May, according to Black Knight.Home price appreciation tightened to 19.3% in May from 20.4% in April, the

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Is the Mortgage Rate Trending Down Yet?

Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since

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Dream City~ A Look at Maui's Past

As we look toward the growing developments on Maui it was very interesting to read about the History. I hope you find this article as interesting as I did! IDREAM CITY: On July 25, 1950, Masaru

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Where Are Mortgage Rates Are Headed?

The Top Indicator...If You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are HeadingMortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its

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Is Owning Is More Affordable than Renting?

YES! Is the answer, in most areas of the country. If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing

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Wonder what the 2022 Housing Market looks like?

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsWhat does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022.Mortgage rates are projected

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Lowest Mortgage Rates... of ALL TIME???

If you've been on the fence- Call me now!!! Let's talk through any questions you might have and make a plan for YOU!Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today

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2020 Homes are More High Tech Than Ever Before!

Modern Homes Are Getting Smarter by the SecondInnovative technology is transforming the real estate marketplace. As today's buyers' design and select homes, they are weighing options that were

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Is It Time For More Space?

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become

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What is the Best Down Payment Strategy for You?

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and

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