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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 »
We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now continues to be a great time to sell your house.
NAR Reports Show Now Is a Great Time to Sell! Read More »
The Difference an Hour Makes This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC] 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 »
There has been a lot of talk about the falling homeownership rate in the United States. In December 2004, the homeownership rate reached an all-time high of 69.4%, while the current rate is 62.9%. When comparing these two figures, there is some room for concern regarding the difference.
Percentage of Homeownership by Decade and by State 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 »
