As 2025 kicks off, the mortgage rate landscape is anything but predictable. Just when it seemed like rates might ease up following some hopeful signs of slowing inflation, a surprise twist in the latest inflation report has thrown the entire market into a state of flux. For homebuyers, refinancers, and real estate professionals, this adds […]
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When discussing the real estate market, people typically focus on factors like interest rates, inventory, and buyer demand. However, trade policies, especially tariffs, can also have a big but often overlooked effect on housing costs, inflation, and even mortgage rates. The Trump administration’s heavy use of tariffs as both a negotiating tactic and an economic […]
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Marietta, Georgia, has once again been recognized as the most generous city in the United States, a title it has now claimed for the third time since 2019. This recognition comes from GoFundMe, the popular fundraising platform, which reported that Marietta had the highest number of donors per capita in 2024. Residents of the “Gem […]
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As 2024 draws to a close, the U.S. housing market remains caught in the grip of two intertwined challenges—chronically low inventory and persistently elevated mortgage interest rates. Reflecting on a year that brought more questions than answers, real estate observers and professionals nationwide are now looking ahead to 2025, bracing for conditions that may prove […]
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Sandy Springs, Georgia, has a vibrant dining scene, and during the colder months of December and January, it’s a great time to indulge in cozy, comforting meals and holiday-inspired fare. Here are the top five restaurants you should check out in Sandy Springs this season: 1. The Capital Grille 2. The Rotisserie Shop 3. Seasons […]
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Beazer Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is moving forward with a major new development north of downtown Marietta. The project, called GreenHouse, will consist of 591 homes and marks Beazer’s biggest land acquisition in the metro Atlanta area. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at the 174-acre site, which is located just […]
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If former President Donald Trump were to secure another term in office, his economic policies could significantly influence mortgage rates, impacting both current homeowners and prospective buyers. Key areas of focus, including tax reforms, trade negotiations, deregulation of financial markets, and the Federal Reserve’s policies, will play a critical role in determining whether mortgage rates […]
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Mortgage rates have recently climbed back to 7%, even as the Federal Reserve has implemented a series of rate cuts. From April to September 2024, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dipped to 6.11%, spurred by weaker job reports and recession concerns. However, as the job market improved and inflation persisted above the […]
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