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Market Update
Market Wrap – 4/6/2021 Tuesday… Stocks have ended the day lower. The Dow closed -96.95 at 33,430.24 and the S&P 500 closed -3.97 at 4,073.94. Mortgage Bonds ended the day nearly 20bp higher. Economic Data CoreLogic released their Home Price Index report for February, showing that Home prices increased 1.2% during the month. Prices rose... Read More
MBS Road Signs 10-4-21
MBS Road Signs 10-4-21 Week of September 27, 2021 in Review The last week of September was jam packed with news on housing, inflation and jobless claims.The Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed that prices rose 1.6% from June to July and they were up a record 20% annually. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which... Read More
New Construction
Let us help with your new construction journey. McCormick Real Estate is pleased to offer our expertise to guide you through the steps of finding a builder, the right property and all of the details that are involved with a new construction home. We represent you along the way and throughout completion of your... Read More
A Quick Memo from Jeff
McCormick Real Estate has been in business for approximately 16 years, serving the Northwest Indiana areas. We have a full staff in various departments to help you get connected as you begin your search. If you have any concerns, questions or just want a run-down of what you need to do to get started.. please do... Read More
Tips for Keeping Your House Warm Without Burning a Hole in Your Pocket
The winter months bring us indoors to enjoy time with family and friends. They can also mean a sharp increase to your monthly heating bill in order to stay warm and comfortable. If you’re interested in controlling your energy expenses while maintaining comfort, follow the tips below to help save money. 1) Close the doors … Continue reading Tips for Keeping Your House Warm Without Burning a Hole in Your Pocket Read More
2017 REAL ESTATE MARKET PREDICTIONS: DON’T FEAR THE RATE HIKE
As I am sure you are aware, the Fed controls short-term interest rates — no surprise there. However, it’s worth noting that the Fed’s decision to increase short-term interest rates does not guarantee mortgage rates will follow suit. Take last year for example: the Fed initiated a rate hike and mortgage rates actually dropped … Continue reading 2017 REAL ESTATE MARKET PREDICTIONS: DON’T FEAR THE RATE HIKE Read More
McCormick Real Estate: Who We Are
“Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past … Continue reading McCormick Real Estate: Who We Are Read More
Tips for Keeping Your House Warm Without Burning a Hole in Your Pocket
Tips for Keeping Your House Warm Without Burning a Hole in Your Pocket The winter months bring us indoors to enjoy time with family and friends. They can also mean a sharp increase to your monthly heating bill in order to stay warm and comfortable. If you’re interested in controlling your energy expenses while maintaining … Continue reading Tips for Keeping Your House Warm Without Burning a Hole in Your Pocket Read More
Professional Staging Advice to Sell Your Home Fast
1.) Virtual Staging: 90% of homebuyers search online during their home buying process, so your first step should be staging your listings appropriately for photographs. If your online listings don’t catch the eyes of potential buyers, they will not be coming through your front door, Lisa Reinecke and Lois Marris, shared a must-follow list of virtual staging tips: … Continue reading Professional Staging Advice to Sell Your Home Fast Read More