46 million millennials can definitely afford a mortgage
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Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream.
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what’s going on with bidding wars in 2019
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Bidding wars are common and expected in a strong seller’s market. This makes sense! A seller’s market is defined as a market in which the inventory of homes for sale cannot satisfy the number of buyers who want to purchase a home.
Read More2 reasons for selling your home in march 2019
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Heading into the spring 2019 buying market, there are strong trends starting to emerge. If you’re thinking about selling, listen up.
Read More4 ways to have a unique open house
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According to the National Association of Realtors, total inventory has been growing for six months straight, as has the number of buyers looking to find their dream home. In a market where inventory is increasing, you want to stand out as unique!
Read Morethe housing market will “spring forward” this year!
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Just like our clocks this weekend, in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale has been holding back the market.
Read Morehow are interest rates compared to last year? low!
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According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. February 2018 was the last time we saw these rates.
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february 2019 is the perfect time to sell your home
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It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that is a good strategy this year. We think February 2019 is the perfect time to sell your home.
Read Moreuse real estate to build sizable family wealth these 4 ways
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Recently, David Greene, co-host of the BiggerPockets podcast and a nationally renowned author and speaker, wrote an article in Forbes explaining how investing in real estate could help build family wealth. Many of the points he made also apply to a family owning their own home. Here are a few:
Read Morestudent loan debt is not a threat to home ownership
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Over the course of the last thirty years, a shift has happened. An entire generation has been raised to believe that a college education (often accompanied with student loan debt) is their key to unlocking opportunities that were not available to their parent’s or grandparent’s generations.
Read Morewhat to know in a shifting real estate market
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Whether you are thinking of selling your house or buying a home, today’s real estate headlines can be confusing – perhaps even concerning. What is actually happening with mortgage rates? Are home values dropping or are they just rising at a slower pace? What impact will the economy have on a shifting housing market?
Read Morethe majority of buyers prefer the charm of existing homes
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When homebuyers begin their research, they want to see all their available options! In many cases, they will include both new construction and existing homes in their search; but is a new construction home really the house of their dreams?
Read Morethe shelter 2018 giving report
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Each year we partner with returning clients & new friends to support their real estate journey and transactions. These transactions inevitably equal life changes, new starts, expanding families, empty nesters, shifting goals. It is our deepest, heartfelt intention that through these real estate transactions we will improve their lives for the better through our giving.
Read Moreyour first step to buying a house this year
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In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. You can show that you are a serious buyer by getting pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search.
Read Moreis the recent dip in interest rates here to stay?
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Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed consistently throughout 2018 until the middle of November. After that point, rates returned to levels that we saw in August to close out the year at 4.55%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Read More2 tips to get the most money when you sell your home
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Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when they sell their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house?
Read Morewhy you should not for sale by owner (FSBO)
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In today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for most sellers.
Read More4 reasons to buy a home this winter!
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Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home winter of 2018 instead of waiting.
Read Morethe #1 reason to not wait until spring to sell your house
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Many homeowners choose to wait until spring to place their homes on the market. While buyer demand tends to increase that time of year, there is something to consider. If everyone believes that this is the best time to sell, then that is when sellers will have the most competition.
Read More5 tips when buying a newly constructed home
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The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many homebuyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead of an existing home, there are many extra steps that must take place.
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