Couple out $130K in real estate money wire scam. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ross and Melinda Fulton live a modest lifestyle. Ross is a retired pastor, serving 46 years in churches throughout Missouri. The two were excited to learn their first grand baby is due next Spring. They did what many first-time grandparents do, […]
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How To Put Your Housing Cost To Work For You
There has been a lot written about the benefits of homeownership. One benefit that continues to rise to the top is the added wealth homeowners gain simply by paying their mortgage while their home increases in value over time. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently broke down the equity gained from price appreciation and principal payments […]
Home Seller’s Checklist Getting – Your Home Ready to Sell
Selling a home can be a stress-inducing experience, especially if you are counting on the sale of your existing home to fund the purchase of a new home. It can seem like you are coordinating a million things at once. A simple home sellers checklist can help you to keep track during the chaos and […]
If you’re thinking of selling your home this year, the time to list is NOW!
Timing is a very important factor in real estate. You can potentially cost yourself thousands if you miss the best window to sell your home. Accordingly, if you’re thinking of selling your home this year, the time to list is NOW! According to the National Association of Realtors, 41% of homes sold last month were […]
Mortgage lenders, expect your closing rate to decline over the next year.
Closings have reached a record high, but Capital Economics warns a backslide is coming. The closing rate for purchase mortgages recently hit a record high, but analysts at Capital Economics warn lenders that this trend is unlikely to continue. Why? Blame a slowing economy. Most often, mortgage applications are rejected because the borrower’s credit score is too […]
Want to sell your house?
The first week in April is the best time to list your house in 2019, according to Realtor.com. Why? There is a confluence of factors that reach a fever pitch during this specific week to make it ideal for home sellers. Namely, high buyer demand, limited competition, quick sales and strong prices. According to Realtor.com, […]
Freddie Mac: Housing market will regain momentum this spring
Rising sales demand and more inventory will spark action Lower than expected mortgage rates and moderating home prices are projected to heat up the spring home-buying season, according to Freddie Mac’s March Forecast. However, the government sponsored enterprise has a less optimistic outlook when it comes to the annual GDP growth rate. Freddie now predicts GDP growth will reach 1.2% in the first quarter […]
4 Red Flags to Look for Before Accepting an Offer on Your Las Vegas Home
In Las Vegas real estate, the highest bidder doesn’t always get the spoils. Even an offer above list price can be undermined by a bad loan, a long list of contingencies or other complications that stall the deal. In fact, Jason Abrams, principal with the Abrams Group, says, “Often a buyer offers higher because their terms are […]
Las Vegas Continues To Lead The Nation In Annual Gains
In January, annual home price gains slid nationwide, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index from S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic. The report’s results showed that January 2019 saw an annual increase of 4.3% for home prices nationwide, inching backwards from the previous month’s report. The graph below highlights the average home prices within the 10-City and 20-City Composites. (Click to […]
Data Says April Is The Best Month To List Your Home For Sale
The spring housing market is off to the races! The inventory of homes for sale is increasing, buyers are out in force, and interest rates have remained low, piquing the interest of buyers and sellers previously on the fence about making a move. New research from realtor.com shows that the first week of April is actually the best time to list […]
