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According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2016 at 58% of all buyers. It is no surprise that having two incomes to save for down payments and contribute to monthly housing costs makes buying a home more attainable.
First Comes Love… Then Comes Mortgage? Read More »
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market.
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The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans:
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The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans prefer owning their own home instead of renting are:
Homeownership Offers Stability & Wealth Creation Read More »
In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search.
Daydreaming About Your Perfect Home? Know What You WANT vs. What You NEED Read More »
So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market that you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee your dream of making this house yours comes true!
Thinking of Making an Offer? 4 Tips for Success Read More »
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400).
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 45x Greater Than A Renter’s Read More »
You may have heard that the Federal Reserve raised rates last week… But what does that mean if you are looking to buy a home in the near future?
The Fed Raised Rates: What Does that Mean for Housing? Read More »
According to a recent analysis by CoreLogic, Millennial renters (aged 20-34) who have student loan debt also have higher credit scores than those who do not have student loans.
Student Loans = Higher Credit Scores Read More »
There are some renters who have not yet purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s.
Whether You Rent or Buy: Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage Read More »
Some Highlights:Your monthly housing cost is directly tied to the price of the home you purchase and the interest rate you secure for your mortgage.Over the last 30 years, interest rates have fluctuated greatly with rates in the double digits in the 1…
The Impact Your Interest Rate Has on Your Buying Power [INFOGRAPHIC] Read More »
Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.24% per year on average and to grow by 21.4% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey.
Building Your Family’s Wealth Over the Next 5 Years Read More »
