Angie Crossett Realtor

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The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 5.98% on Feb. 26, marking the first time in three and a half years that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped into the 5% range.
Experts agree that buyers who’ve been waiting on the sidelines should start laying the groundwork now to get ahead of the spring competition.

Here are 6 moves to make before the rush:
• Get underwritten pre‑approval
• Avoid big financial moves
• Know what you can afford
• Check your credit score and look into down payment assistance
• Do your financial homework ahead of time
• Shore up an emergency fund

Full article ➡️ https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/mortgages-fall-under-6-percent-buyer-strategy/

Buying stuff can be stressful. Cheap out and you could regret it. Overspend and you’ll cut into your budget. Knowing the best time of year to buy appliances and other household items can lessen the anxiety.

Here’s a list of the best time of year for sales:

• Furniture: January and July
• Storage Essentials: January, February, and July Through September
• Linens and Towels: January
• Major Appliances: January, September, October, and the Holidays
• Mattresses: February, May, September
• Refrigerators: May
• Snow Blowers: February
• Vacuums: March, April, and May
• Roofing: Late Winter Through Early Spring
• Gas Grills: Early Spring or Late Summer
• Lawn Mowers: February, March, September, October
• Perennials: October
• Power Tools: June and December
• Paint: October, November, December, January
• HVAC: Spring and Summer for Furnaces, Fall for AC
• Flooring: December and January

Check out the full article 👉 https://lookforther.realtor/remodel/budgeting-contracting/the-best-time-of-year-to-buy-things-for-your-home/