“Remarkably, the residential real estate market (including existing homes and new construction) has flourished over the last twelve months.” Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for...
“It’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. ” Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number...
“There are many reasons this real estate market is nothing like 2008. Here are six visuals to show the dramatic differences.” Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a...
” Buying now still makes more sense than waiting, especially if rates continue to bump up this year.” Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated...
“If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring.” When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting...
“While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for qualified buyers who don’t want to put 20% down, it’s important to understand how a larger down payment can have great benefits too.” If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you...