Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy a home, you should know Continue Reading about Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
Buying a Home- Waiting Could Cost You
Buying a Home- Waiting Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a big impact on your buying power no matter your price Continue Reading about Buying a Home- Waiting Could Cost You
Home Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
Home Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Conventional conforming mortgages (mortgages that conform to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), accounted for 74% of mortgages obtained by homebuyers in Continue Reading about Home Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
4 Reasons: End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen. 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, Continue Reading about 4 Reasons: End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low housing supply is good news for you. It means your house will get more attention, and likely, more offers. But Continue Reading about A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
3 Hot Housing Market Topics Right Now
3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report. Here are three hot topics from the list and how they impact today’s housing Continue Reading about 3 Hot Housing Market Topics Right Now
Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Real Estate Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Real Estate Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price appreciation continues to Continue Reading about Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Real Estate Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends
Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four key components that are shaping this unprecedented market. A Shortage of Homes for Continue Reading about Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends