David Dupuy Related Realty Group
187 Wasington St Easton, MA 02356
Office: 508-238-2417 ext. 211 Fax: 508-238-2471
Cell :508-838-1039 David.Dupuy@realtyworld.com
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| Mortgage Rates |
National |
Average
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| 30-Year Fixed |
3.89% |
| 15-Year Fixed |
3.22% |
| 5/1 ARM |
2.87% |
| * Conforming FNMA Loan Amount. Rates may include points.
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Information updated: 1/27/2012
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Having the right real estate agent means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market. This means also to help you in understanding each step of the buying or selling process. This commitment level has helped me build a remarkable track record of delivering results.
Nothing is more exciting to me than the gratifying feeling I get from helping people meet their real estate needs. You can count on me to always do what's in your best interest. I pride myself on being honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in the real estate market. I know how important it is to find your dream home or get the best offer for your property. Therefore I will make it my responsibility to help you achieve those goals.
Whether you are an experienced investor or a first time buyer, I can help you in finding the property of your dreams. Please feel free to browse my website or let me guide you every step of the way by calling or e-mailing me to set up an appointment today.
News
As home builders compete for a limited pool of buyers, customer satisfaction with new-home builders and new-home quality have improved notably from 2008, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm. FULL STORY ->
Understanding the scope of homeowner association insurance coverages is basic to protecting the vital interests of the owners. Do you understand what the HOA's duties are when a fire, windstorm or burst pipe damages the common elements or unit interiors? FULL STORY ->
Although the housing recovery continues to roll in most parts of the U.S., there were fresh signs last week about the bumps ahead. FULL STORY ->
Economists are running out of superlatives to describe the rebound in Canada's housing market. Sales are up by 60 per cent from earlier this year, and prices are also heating up again. FULL STORY ->
Even when a home is financially underwater (the total mortgage balance is greater than the value of the property) owners will usually make serious efforts to keep from defaulting. But only up to a point. If it gets too far underwater, people will let it go -- even if they can afford to make the payments. While there may be an intuitive sense to this, the fact is not widely recognized. FULL STORY ->
Most of the key economic indicators for real estate continue to be at least moderately positive - home sales are up, prices are stabilizing or up, unsold inventories are down, and even new unemployment filings are down slightly. FULL STORY ->
Canadian property owners may be tempted to ignore tax credit and other government-backed financial programs because, in comparison to billion dollar bailouts, they seem to involve trivial amounts. PJ Wade encourages real estate owners to cash in on opportunities for short- and long-term benefits. FULL STORY ->
A campaign to extend and expand the housing tax credit officially got underway on Capitol Hill last week. FULL STORY ->
Most of the key economic indicators for real estate continue to be at least moderately positive - home sales are up, prices are stabilizing or up, unsold inventories are down, and even new unemployment filings are down slightly. FULL
Canadian property owners may be tempted to ignore tax credit and other government-backed financial programs because, in comparison to billion dollar bailouts, they seem to involve trivial amounts. PJ Wade encourages real estate owners to cash in on opportunities for short- and long-term benefits.
A campaign to extend and expand the housing tax credit officially got underway on Capitol Hill last week. FULL STORY
Home builders and Realtors cheered in Washington last week when HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that FHA will allow lenders and government agencies to "monetize" the $8,000 federal homebuyer tax credit, providing purchasers with downpayment cash upfront, available at closing, rather than waiting for the IRS to mail them a tax credit check.
Golf great Greg Norman was keynote speaker at the unveiling of 52 private villas that will act as the cornerstone of a $1 billion development in the island country of Dominican Republic in April. Known as "The Great White Shark," Norman greeted an international press corps to show off his latest golf course development at Costa Blanca's two-day kickoff.
We have all been exposed to the 80/20 rule. This rule states that 80 percent of our results come from 20 percent of our labor, or 80 percent of our income will come from 20 percent of our clients. When this rule is learned and applied, it is a powerful tool towards success.
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.86 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending May 14, 2009, up from last week when it averaged 4.84 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.01 percent.
When the sunshine starts to warm the air (and melt the snow, depending on where you live), many of us homeowners start to think about making some outdoor improvements. That can be a very good decision especially if selling is in the near future.
Hedge funds, private equity "vulture" groups and individual investors are all shopping aggressively to pick up these distressed units at deep, deep discounts that start at 40 percent and go much lower.
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