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From a purely economic perspective, this is one of the best times in American history to buy a home. Black Night Financial Services discusses this in their most recent Monthly Mortgage Monitor.
The Truth About Housing Affordability Read More »
The availability of mortgage credit is not at the same level that it was during the boom in housing (2005), and that’s good news.
The Dangers of “Tight Mortgage Credit” Headlines Read More »
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 purchase a house before they are married and have a family.
It’s Not Always Marriage Before Mortgage Read More »
According to the Census Bureau, millennials have overtaken baby boomers as the largest generation in U.S. History. Millennials, or America’s youth born between 1982-2000, now represent more than one quarter of the nation’s population, totaling 83.1 million.
Think All Millennials Live in Their Parent’s Basement? Think Again! Read More »
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historic data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home.
How Long Do Families Stay in a Home? Read More »
Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you dreading having to walk through strangers’ houses? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of buying. A great agent is always worth more than the commission they charge, just like a great doctor or great accountant.
Buying a Home? 4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent Read More »
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.
Taking the Fear out of the Mortgage Process Read More »
Some Highlights:36% of Americans think they need a 20% down payment to buy a home.44% of Millennials who purchased a home this year have put down less than 10%.8% of loan applications were approved last month.The average credit score of approved loans …
Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC] Read More »
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection.
What to Expect When Home Inspecting Read More »
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States.
Buying is Now 37.7% Cheaper Than Renting in the US Read More »
Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. In some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up with the number of buyers out looking for a home, which has caused prices to rise.
The ‘Great News’ About Rising Prices 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.
Starting to Look for a Home? Know What You WANT vs. What You NEED Read More »
