by M.Celata Real Estate | Jul 7, 2025 | Mortgage Rates
If you’re house hunting this summer, you’ve probably been asking yourself: “What’s up with mortgage rates lately?” And it’s a fair question — rates in 2025 have been keeping buyers, sellers, and real estate pros on their toes. After years of fluctuation, from...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Jul 4, 2025 | Mortgage Rates
If you’re considering buying a home this summer, one of the biggest questions on your mind is likely: How much house can I afford? It’s a great question — and a smart place to start. With home prices still strong in many markets and mortgage rates continuing to...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Feb 6, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
In today’s housing market, smaller homes are making a big impact. As homebuyers look for more affordable, efficient, and flexible living spaces, homebuilders are responding with innovative designs that offer everything buyers want—without the extra square footage. The...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Dec 8, 2024 | Down payment, Mortgage Rates
Image by Oleksandr Pidvalnyi from Pixabay The New Year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings; for many, that means taking the plunge into homeownership. But before you start browsing listings and thinking about your perfect home, it’s crucial to get...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Oct 16, 2024 | Affordability, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Sep 17, 2024 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. And that’s big news if you’ve been sitting on the homebuying sidelines waiting for this moment. Even a small decline in rates could help you get a better monthly payment than you would expect on...
