5 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
5 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs Since the United States emerged from the recession that began a decade ago, the real estate industry has remained … Read More
Mortgage Rates Remain at Historic Lows
The latest report from Freddie Mac shows that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.61% last week, slightly down from the week before (3.66%), and nearly 20 points lower than a year … Read More
US Housing Market Swings in Favor of Homeownership
According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index,homeownership is a better way to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting. The results from the first quarter … Read More
Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp Now?
There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to … Read More
5 Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Pro
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In … Read More
Saving To Buy A Home? What Would You Sacrifice?
Some Highlights: 95% of first-time homebuyers are willing to sacrifice to make homeownership a reality. The top thing that buyers sacrifice are new clothes at 54%. Even repeat or … Read More
Gap Between Homeowner’s & Appraiser’s Opinions Narrows Slightly
In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices … Read More
4 Reasons to Buy This Summer!
Summer is here! The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up right now, so too is the housing market in many areas of the country! Here are four great reasons … Read More
Obstacles to Homeownership: Perceived or Real?
Yesterday, we discussed the belief Americans have in homeownership and their desire to partake in this piece of the American Dream. We also discussed some of the obstacles … Read More
Homeownership Still Part of the American Dream
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released the first edition of their Housing Opportunities and Market Experience Survey (H.O.M.E.). NAR explained that the report covers: “…core topics that will … Read More