home buying

Not Sure If You're Ready To Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

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If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates, home prices, the current state of the economy, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make. It’s a [...]

Spoiler Alert: October is officially the best month to buy a home in 2025

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The market is shaping up to bring buyers more options, better prices, and less competition in most of the top 50 metros.

But the exact week when buyer-friendly conditions peak varies by market. 

Want to know the sweet spot in our area? DM me and I’ll send you the details.

FMI contact: Cates Real Estate | 207-701-5600 | info@catesre.com 

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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall



 

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of [...]