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~Happy Holidays from Keenan Real Estate~
May you have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope, and the heart of Christmas which is love. With love and appreciation at Christmas time and always!
Bill and Kimberly Keenan
Existing Home Sales Report
According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), existing-home sales in October didn't keep pace with the rise seen in September despite mortgage rates staying under 4 percent a the third month in a row. Looking at the big picture, NAR's chief economist Lawrence Yun noted that, "As long as solid job creation continues, a gradual easing of credit standards even with moderately higher mortgage rates should support steady demand and sales continuing to rise above a year ago."
Ready for Winter?
Winter is one of our favorite times of the year! It's often easy to overlook your home's needs with so much going on. Here is a simple checklist of items that can save you money through the winter:
- Check for leaks and drafts around the house. Replace weather stripping and re-caulk around doors and windows. Drafty doors and windows will cool off the house and cost you money in heating bills.
Save Thousands in Interest
Many people ask about bi-weekly payment plans designed to reduce the interest paid out over the course of your loan. These programs help the borrower budget an extra payment a year, and over time this can knock years off the repayment schedule. You might be surprised to learn that you can do this yourself without any special program