Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019 Vector logo of the real estate We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief...
If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Please call me with more details about each step and what else may be required in your...
Buying a Home If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. I am providing a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Please give me a call for more details about each step and what else may be required in your area....
In the current market, it is often cheaper to buy than it is to rent. Choosing the right loan for you is an important step in the home buying process. The chart below shows the 3 types of loans buyers choose:...
Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking too much about it. Living within a budget right now will help you save money for down payments while also paying down other debts that might be holding you back. What are you willing to cut back on to make your dreams of homeownership a...
As home prices continue to appreciate, many potential buyers and sellers aren't sure what it really means for them. Of course, depending on which side of the fence you are on, it means a whole different thing. For those that own homes, the majority of the population, great news. As home prices rise, family wealth increases. In fact, home equity is the single largest source of a family's assets. In...
Renting Vs. Buying Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.7%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing...
Are you Aware of How Much Equity You Have In Your Home? You May Be Surprised The latest Equity Report from CoreLogic's revealed that 675,000 US homeowners regained positive equity in their homes in 2017. This is great news for the country, as 95.1% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation. “U.S homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63% of all the properties) have seen...