April 2019 - Page 2 of 3 - Lending A Hand

Homeowners: Now Is A Good Time To Sell Your House

Post published:16 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

Every month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases their Seller Traffic Index as a part of their Realtors Confidence Index. In the latest release, NAR reported that homeowners have…

3 Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying A Home

Post published:15 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may…

Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:12 April, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low…

Home Value Appreciation Stops Falling, Begins to Stabilize

Post published:11 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

The percentage of home price appreciation on a year-over-year basis has decreased each month for over a year. The question was how far annual appreciation would fall. It seems we…

Home Buyer Demand Will Be Strong for Years to Come

Post published:10 April, 2019
Post category:Demographics First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Millennials Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

There has been a lot written about millennials and their preference to live in city centers above their favorite pizza place. Some have even gone so far as to say…

Why Pet-Friendly Homes Are in High Demand

Post published:9 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’…

What to Consider When Choosing Your Home To Retire In

Post published:8 April, 2019
Post category:Baby Boomers For Buyers For Sellers

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate,…

Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:5 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC! Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions…

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today’s Real Estate Market

Post published:4 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really…

Looking to Upgrade Your Current Home? Now’s the Time to Move-Up!

Post published:3 April, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

In every area of the country, homes that are priced at the top 25% of the price range for that area are considered to be Premium Homes. In today’s real…