by Athena Paquette | Mar 18, 2017 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
The biggest news this week was that the FOMC met on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fed Chairperson Janet Yellen announced that they had voted to raise the Fed Funds rate by .25%. We the public know that as the prime rate. The markets felt great relief that they finally...
by Athena Paquette | Feb 26, 2017 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
Another week of a little movement to the bad side and a little movement to the good side of rates leaves us flat… Next week JOBS JOBS JOBS could move rates… Monday was a holiday, so the markets were closed. Tuesday markets were quiet waiting for the Fed meeting...
by Athena Paquette | Nov 13, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
Like me, I’m sure you are glad the elections are over. The night of the elections, the stock market futures lost 800 points, but on November 9th, rebounded. A strong rebound! In fact, investors ran to the stock market, giving it the biggest its biggest increase in one...
by Athena Paquette | Nov 5, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
This week was a bit slow, but the Fed was active. They announced that they would not raise the Fed funds rate (sometimes called the prime rate), but that there was enough indication that they should be able to soon… The market was slightly relieved, but did not move....
by Athena Paquette | Oct 16, 2016 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
How can I buy a home without selling my old home? I don’t want to sell my current home and then be stuck because I don’t find a replacement home quick enough. This is a great question. Many people are currently upgrading their living space, where you own a starter...
