Real Estate Trends 75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits 75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits Today, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice. This year marks the 75th anniversary of VA Home Loan Benefit offerings through the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, also known as the GI Bill. Since 1944, this law has […]
Real Estate Trends VA Home Loans by the Numbers VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership. In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and their families through the program. In […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters. Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters. Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home […]
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Buyer Advice and Aid Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It. Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It. Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over. According to National Mortgage News,  “Millennials, those young adults now aged 23 to 38, are now entering their peak household formation and homebuying years.” If you’re […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options. Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options. When you’re ready to buy, you’ll need to determine if you prefer the charm of an existing home or the look and feel of a newer build. With limited existing home inventory available today, especially in the starter and middle-level markets, many buyers are considering a […]
Money & You The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter Many sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What they don’t realize is if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that’s when they’ll have the most competition. […]
Real Estate Trends The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC] Every Hour in the U.S. Housing Market:  614 Homes Are Sold 95 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.38  
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Buyer Advice and Aid Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be!  In order to […]
Real Estate Trends Is It a Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market?
Buyer Advice and Aid How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any […]
Money & You Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part. Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part. Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall 4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall 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 Insights Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will continue to increase at a rate […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Buying a Home can be Scary…..Until you know the Facts Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out […]
Money & You Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents. Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents. Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject. In the most recent Apartment Rent […]
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Money & You 5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multi-generational Home 5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to 64 million in 2016. The 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors shows that 12% of […]
Seller Advice Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think. In real estate today, there are essentially three different price points in the market: the starter-home market, the middle-home […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search 5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s article, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.” 1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Before […]
Real Estate Trends Homes Are Selling Quickly Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for the release of their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices, and market conditions. Homes […]