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Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap in 2019

Post published:12 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy

Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting your current home but have dreams of homeownership, your plan for…

How to Simply Increase Your Family Wealth by Paying for Housing

Post published:11 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form…

What If I Wait A Year to Buy a Home?

Post published:10 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to…

The Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:7 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and…

2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?

Post published:6 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen…

Where Are Interest Rates Headed in 2019?

Post published:5 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why…

Homeowners Aged 65+ Have 48x More Net Worth Than Renters

Post published:4 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy Senior Market

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data covers responses from 2013-2016. The study revealed…

4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Winter!

Post published:3 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insight report revealed that home prices have appreciated by…

Home Prices Up 6.34% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:30 November, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Infographics Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers,…

Further Proof It’s NOT 2008 All Over Again

Post published:29 November, 2018
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates

Home sales numbers are leveling off, the rate of price appreciation has slowed to more historically normal averages, and inventory is finally increasing. We are headed into a more normal…