Coronavirus: mortgage interest rates fall to historic lows

Coronavirus: mortgage interest rates fall to historic lows

The average interest rate for two-year and five-year fixed rate mortgages has dropped to the lowest level since records began in 2007, according to financial information group Moneyfacts. The average rate charged on a two-year deal is now just 2.09%, while interest rates on a five-year fixed average 2.35%. This is significantly below the record low of 2.66% that was...

Top Things to Help Your Home Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Top Things to Help Your Home Stand Out in a Competitive Market

When it comes to selling your home, especially in a competitive market, making sure your home stands out is essential. In markets that are fast paced, houses come and go constantly, so standing out to prospective buyers is incredibly important. There are dozens of different ways you can make your home stand out in a competitive market, so it can...

What are the Most Popular Types of Real Estate Ownership?

What are the Most Popular Types of Real Estate Ownership?

While the term real estate is familiar to most people, understanding the intricacies of what the term encompasses might be a different matter. Real estate is a type of property that can include different land, buildings, or both. It is a tangible asset that is owned or leased and depending on the nature of your lease or ownership, you’ll have...

8 Reasons to Hire an Agent When Selling Your Home

8 Reasons to Hire an Agent When Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be an emotional experience. In fact, RE/MAX research reveals that a real estate transaction is one of life’s top stressors, second only to divorce (ouch!). Under some circumstances, sellers may wish to handle the sale of their home on their own. While this course of action may have some pros, it also has its cons. With...