THE BRAND STORY

December 26, 2023 3:27 pm We are ELEETE – an accessible premium real estate brand with a long-term commitment to being the best at what we practice, shake up, excel, rekindle, serve, and ground-break. We open doors to best-in-class properties, processes, and services. We work to make good things happen. We’ve been known to have some fun when we work. We’re into expertise with heart and providing unparalleled services that leave a lasting impression on people and serves our world-class brokers with something different – because we serve each other first. Together, we are a successful force for excellence. A refreshing, yet always committed resource – for inspiring insights, opinions, and class-act design. We believe in independence, and enjoying creative partnership. We’re your work-home, your welcome-home your new daring. Because we’re dedicated collaborators to an elite experience in real estate. December 26, 2023 3:27 pm We are ELEETE – an accessible premium real estate brand with a long-term commitment to being the best at what we practice, shake up, excel, rekindle, serve, and ground-break. We open doors to best-in-class properties, processes, and services. We work to make good things happen. We’ve been known to have some fun when we work. We’re into expertise with heart and providing unparalleled services that leave a lasting impression on people and serves our world-class brokers with something different – because we serve each other first. Together, we are a successful force for excellence. A refreshing, yet always committed resource – for inspiring insights, opinions, and class-act design. We believe in independence, and enjoying creative partnership. We’re your work-home, your welcome-home your new daring. Because we’re dedicated collaborators to an elite experience in real estate.

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WHAT LOWER MORTGAGE RATES MEAN FOR YOUR PURCHASING POWER

January 22, 2024 11:45 am If you want to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): This recent trend is great news for buyers. As a recent article from Bankrate says: “The rate cool-off somewhat eases the housing affordability squeeze.” And according to Edward Seiler, AVP of Housing Economics and Executive Director of the Research Institute for Housing America at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “MBA expects that affordability conditions will continue to improve as mortgage rates decline . . .” Here’s a bit more context on how this could help with your plans to buy a home. How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Search for a Home Understanding the connection between mortgage rates and your monthly home payment is crucial for your plans to become a homeowner. The chart below illustrates how your ability to afford a home changes when mortgage rates shift. Imagine your budget allows for a monthly payment between $2,400 and $2,500. The green part in the chart shows payments in that range or lower (see chart below): As you can see, even small changes in rates can affect your budget and the loan amount you can afford. Get Help from Reliable Experts To Understand Your Budget and Plan Ahead When you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important to get guidance from a local real estate agent and a trusted lender. They can help you explore different mortgage options, understand what makes mortgage rates go up or down, and how those changes impact you. By looking at the numbers and the latest data together, then adjusting your strategy based on today’s rates, you’ll be better prepared and ready to buy a home.  

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