Why All The Chicken Littles Should Calm Down… The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be stepping back from their belief in homeownership. The national homeownership rate (Americans who owned vs. rented their primary residence) increased significantly during […]
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Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time To Sell
Appreciation Is strong in the real estate market meaning that it might be the right time to sell your home or property. There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely to drive the […]
How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?
How Much Do You Know About Down Payments? Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment assistance. Let’s tackle these two […]
Millionaire To Millennials: The Costly Mistake Of Not Buying Now
Millionaire To Millennials: The Costly Mistake Of Not Buying Now On his personal website, self-made millionaire David Bach makes a striking statement: “Not prioritizing homeownership is the single biggest mistake millennials are making.” He further stated, “Buying a home is an escalator to wealth.” Bach explains: “Young adults in particular aren’t hopping on this escalator, and […]
Existing Home Sales Point Toward A Good Time To Sell
Existing Home Sales Point Toward A Good Time To Sell Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June. Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 months, which is less than […]
How to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing
We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts know a recession can’t be too far off, but when will this economic slowdown actually occur? So with this looming, here are ways to judge the impact of the next economic slowdown on housing. Pulsenomics just released […]
How To Increase Your Equity Over The Next 5 Years
Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. In this current climate, you want answers on how to increase your equity over the next 5 years. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers. Here are the results from the Q2 […]
3 Expert Insights On Inventory In The Current Market
Here are 3 expert insights on inventory in the current housing and property market which can be advantageous to know. These include greater home values, low interest rates, and high buyer demand. All of these factors point to the strong market forecasted to continue throughout the rest of the year. There is, however, one thing that […]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
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, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more! If you are in the market for buying or selling a […]
3 Powerful Reasons To Buy A Home Now
3 Powerful Reasons To Buy A Home Now Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to move up to the home of your dreams, now is a great time to purchase a home. Here are three major reasons to buy today. 1. AffordabilityMany people focus solely on price when talking about home affordability. Since […]
