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3 Graphs Explain Why You Should Sell Your House With an Agent’s Help Now
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the Seller when it comes to Rochester and the Finger Lakes housing markets. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to…
Read MoreHow Do Changing Mortgage Rates Impact Your Homebuying Budget?
Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, shares: “Since January, mortgage rates have increased half a percentage point from historic…
Read MoreIs It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners in our area thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling safely. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae shows that 57% of consumers believe now is a good time to sell.…
Read MoreWhat Rochester’s Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for Buyers & Sellers
With mortgage rates hovering at historic lows, the Rochester and Finger Lakes real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report, which shows that the inventory of…
Read MoreRenting vs. Buying
Which is Better for YOU? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise across the country. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home is different for…
Read MoreHere’s What’s Cooking: Grateful for Your Support
What a beautiful fall it’s been and Thanksgiving is peeking around the corner. Wow! Amid the hustle and bustle that sometimes occurs as we approach the finish line of 2019, all of us at Courtney Dudek Homes just want to pause and let you know how extremely grateful we are for your support. It’s your…
Read MoreFall Festivals in Rochester NY
Fall is just around the corner and we don’t need to wait until it’s official arrival on September 23rd to enjoy some traditional fall adventures. Here’s a roundout up of Fall Festivals in Rochester, NY. Fringe Festival (Sept. 10-21st) What? 575 shows? 25 venues? The good news is that some of them are absolutely free! But…
Read MoreBest Pumpkin Spice Latte
Yes, it’s back to school and we all know what that means: back to Pumpkin Spice Latte everywhere. And, when we say everywhere, we’re serious. It’s like a movement–pumpkin spice hair color, hummus, highlighters, make- up and more. We’re just going to stick to coffee. We know coffee. The rest is a little scary, to…
Read MoreLast Minute Gifts for Father’s Day 2019
We get it. You’re dad’s great. It’s just that sometimes, he’s hard to buy for or somehow Father’s Day snuck up on you and you find yourself searching for last minute gifts for Father’s Day. Fear not, we have your back. Give the Gift of Favorites Don’t be frantic. Pick his favorites. It’s for this…
Read MoreHere’s What’s Cooking: Spicy Tacos
It’s Spring and even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, Courtney Dudek Homes is ready for new beginnings. We’d like to introduce a new segment called, “Here’s What’s Cooking.” Not only will you get the latest and greatest in what’s trending in terms of quick and healthy recipes for your family, you’ll also get the details…
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