one of the top reasons to own a home
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One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works:
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get your home sold by providing access
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So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process. Now you’ve been asked what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. What you tell them is so important to getting your home sold.
Read More5 reasons to sell your home in fall 2019
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Below are 5 compelling reasons to sell your home in fall 2019 that make so much sense!
Read Moreupdate on 2019 interest rates
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Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market. Here’s what you need to know about 2019 interest rates.
Read Morea great way to increase your family’s net worth
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Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of renters decreased by 5% ($5,200 today compared to $5,500 in 2013).
Read More5 real estate reality tv myths explained
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Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself binging on HGTV? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of real estate reality tv shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting.
Read Moreappreciation is strong: might be time to sell
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There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing. Everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely to drive the greatest return on your largest investment.
Read Moreincrease your home equity in 5 years
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Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers. These will help you understand how your home equity increases.
Read Morewhat experts are saying about current housing inventory
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The current housing landscape presents greater home values, low-interest rates, and high buyer demand. All of these factors point to a strong market that is forecasted to continue throughout the rest of the year. There is, however, one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: an overall lack of housing inventory. Buyer demand naturally increases during the summer months, but the current supply is not keeping up.
Read Moremid-year update: 3 things to know about the housing market
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Shifting mid-year trends in the housing market are pointing towards some valuable projections for the rest of the year. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, here are three things to put on your radar:
Read Morethe skinny on real estate investors
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Investors account for over 10% of all home purchases. That number is only continuing to rise. Who are these investors?
Read More4 tips to sell your home faster
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Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases from people wanting to sell their home fast. Especially those with school-aged children.
Read More10 steps to buying your home in denver
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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 need to follow to purchase a great home in Denver.
Read Morewhat you need to know about private mortgage insurance (PMI)
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Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Read More5 reasons to sell your house this summer
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Here are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense.
Read Morehow long does it take to save for a down payment?
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Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state.
Read Morehomeowners: now is a good time to sell your house
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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 been reluctant to sell their houses. This is reflected when broken down by state. Only 11 states have a stable level of seller traffic compared to the remainder of the country, which came in with a weak rating.
Read Moredemand for a pet-friendly home is on the rise
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One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out that your listing is a pet-friendly home, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating the 68% of American households that have a pet!
Read More3 things you need to know about the housing market right now
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The best way to show what’s really going on in today’s real estate market is to go straight to the data! We put together the following three graphs along with a quote from Chief Economists that have their finger on the pulse of what each graph illustrates.
Read Moreyour tax refund is the key to homeownership
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Americans can expect an estimated average tax refund of $3,143 according to the IRS. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year. Tax refunds can be considered extra money to use toward larger goals. For anyone looking to buy a home in 2019, this can be a great jump start toward a down payment!
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