Category Archives for HOMEOWNERS
A Housing Bubble? Industry Experts Say NO!
With residential home prices continuing to appreciate at levels above historic norms, some are questioning if we are heading toward another housing bubble (and subsequent burst) like the one we
Continue reading5 Reasons Homeownership Makes ‘Cents’
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the US homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons
Continue readingMultigenerational Households May Be the Answer to Price Increases
Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to an article by Realtor.com,
Continue readingLow Inventory Causes Home Prices to Maintain Fast Growth
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest Quarterly Metro Home Price Report last week. The report revealed that severely lacking inventory across the country drained
Continue readingThe Difference an Hour Makes in Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]
Every Hour in the US Housing Market: 624 Homes Sell 347 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.13
Continue readingWhy Sell Now Instead of Later? The Buyers are Out Now
Each year, most homeowners wait until the spring to sell their houses because they believe that they can get a better deal during the normal spring buyer’s market. However, recently releaseddata
Continue readingDon’t Get Spooked into Not Buying a Home!
Buying a home can be scary! But it doesn’t have to be… Many people believe they need a 20% downpayment! Sometimes it may seem hard to get approved for a mortgage, or that it’s cheaper just
Continue readingThinking About Buying? Know Your Credit Score
Knowing your credit score or getting a recent copy of your credit report is one of the first steps that you can take toward knowing how ready you are to start the home buying process. Make sure
Continue readingDon’t Let Fear Stop You from Applying for a Mortgage
A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainty about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification. For
Continue readingRenting or Buying…Either Way, You’re Paying Someone’s Mortgage
There are some people who have not purchased homes yet because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free,
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