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Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns.

Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns. | Keeping Current Matters

In today’s market, a growing number of sellers are opting to do something called a price cut – especially when their house has been on the market for a while without any bites.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on November 7, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

What the Silver Tsunami Means if You’re Planning To Sell

What the Silver Tsunami Means if You’re Planning To Sell | Keeping Current Matters

If you’re following the housing market, you may have heard the term “silver tsunami” lately.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on November 6, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

What Experts Forecast for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2027

What Experts Forecast for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2027 | Keeping Current Matters

When it comes to housing, two of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind right now are…

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on November 6, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year

The Home Insurance Move That Could Save You $440 a Year | Keeping Current Matters

When you’re planning a move, every monthly cost counts. That’s why it can be frustrating to see home insurance keep creeping up.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on November 3, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

Credit Scoring Is Changing: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Know

Credit Scoring Is Changing: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Know | Keeping Current Matters

Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there’s a pretty good chance it’s wrong.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on October 31, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

Don’t Let the Fear of a Buyer Backing Out Scare You Away from Selling

Don't Let the Fear of a Buyer Backing Out Scare You Away from Selling | Keeping Current Matters

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting an offer on your house. You’re one step closer to moving on to what’s next. But what happens if that buyer backs out or ghosts you before closing?

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on October 30, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

Who’s Buying Homes with Cash Right Now?

Who’s Buying Homes with Cash Right Now? | Keeping Current Matters

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on October 29, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners

Why Builders May Be More Motivated To Sell Than Homeowners | Keeping Current Matters

Here’s something most homebuyers don’t think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don’t always respond the same way.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on October 29, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today

Why More Buyers Are Turning To Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Today | Keeping Current Matters

When mortgage rates climb, buying a home can start to feel like trying to hit a moving target. Every jump in rates makes monthly payments bigger, and that pushes a lot of buyers to look for another way in.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on October 24, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House.

To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House. | Keeping Current Matters

Selling your house is a big step, and you want it to go smoothly. And with houses taking a little longer to sell these days, renting it out might start to sound like a nice backup plan.

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This entry was posted in Fair Housing, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Staten Island, Staten Island Homes for Sale on October 23, 2026 by Andrew McDermott, GRI.

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