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What’s Ahead for Home Prices? As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling home prices to ongoing appreciation. But what’s true? What’s most …
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried to buy …
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There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past four months as rising mortgage rates help slow the frenzy the housing market saw …
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 mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down to 5.30% from 5.81% …
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If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is great …
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What’s the buzz? With springtime in our midst, there are more homes going on the market. And, buyers are most likely well into their home search. It’s a great time to consider selling your home or looking for a home for many reasons. One of which is if you’re a buyer, there are more options …
Spring is officially here! There is an energy in the air signaling the potential soon to come. Perhaps you have already started planning out of the garden for the season. Or, your flowers are starting to bloom. You’ve noticed the bees buzzing around, and the days are getting a bit warmer, too. Spring is also …
Meet Melissa McKeown, one of our great agents! Melissa makes sure that her clients receive simply the best service. She does this by connecting them with the right resources and providing guidance to make the most informed decisions. Melissa also deeply understands what it’s like to move around a lot as well as apply for …
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to expert insights. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy …
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Buying or selling a home is typically thought about as a springtime activity. However, did you know that winter is a great time, too? Some perks go along with it. If you’re a seller, then putting your home on the market during winter could mean less competition with other homes for sale. In addition, if …
Experts predict that with buyer demand being extremely strong, home sales are about to surge. It appears we may soon see a somewhat uncharacteristic increase in homes for sale. Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do …
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Meet Brianna Brookfield! She is one of our wonderful agents! Brianna is also BST Realty LLC’s Office Assistant at our Keizer office. She does a fantastic job of making sure her clients achieve their goals. One of the ways she does this is by giving them the space they need to truly think about what …
Meet Emily Villarreal! Emily is one of our wonderful agents who loves helping her clients achieve their real estate goals. She’s an expert at knowing what the Willamette Valley has to offer. Also, she has experience in construction work from a family business. This means, Emily knows a thing or two about all the potential …
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy a …
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At BST Realty LLC, we are here to serve you and your real estate needs. We know that sometimes it’s hard to get started on a dream or goal you may have. That’s why we are here. We are here to help guide you through the real estate process and make your dreams blossom into …
We are simply the best for many reasons, but one of them is most definitely our wonderful agents. Our agents are well-versed in how to help their clients reach their real estate goals. Each one of our agents gives a unique point of view and skill set as well. In real estate, agents are known …
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. With inventory hovering near record lows and sky-high buyer demand, a multi-offer scenario is the new normal. Here are five things to keep in mind when you’re …
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Meet Angela Lopez! Angela is quite simply the best when it comes to real estate. At BST Realty LLC, we are so proud to have her as a part of the team. In fact, Angela is one of our top producing agents and was #1 in sales in 2020. That means she is good at closing …
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s estimated that Americans can expect an average …
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Spring is in the air! At BST Realty LLC, we are here to serve up simply the best service to our clients. We help first-time home Buyers who are wondering how to make the first steps. And, we are there for sellers who may have owned a few homes and want to make the most …
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