by laura | Jan 3, 2019 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Advice for Homeowners, Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
Mortgage credit availability has increased year over year since December 2012 according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from Ellie Mae’s AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool. Web source:...
by laura | Dec 3, 2018 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Loan, Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Mortgage rates on a 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage are higher, on average, this year than they were last year. According to Wells Fargo: Product Interest Rate APR Conforming and Government Loans 30-Year Fixed Rate 4.875%...
by laura | Oct 29, 2018 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
Millennials had been postponing marriage and living in with their parents longer, but now they are buying houses in more significant numbers. Many of the older millennials are buying their “forever home” not the entry-level home of the past. They are buying more...
by laura | Oct 29, 2018 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
You may hear this question at the supermarket, a networking event, or just in casual conversation. Do you really know how the housing market is? Do you know how to find out? If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, you should. You should have a better...
by laura | Sep 9, 2018 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Advice for Homeowners, Advice for Renters, Market Updates
New tariffs are being implemented on steel and aluminum imports. Each is being taxed at 25% and 10% respectively. 90% of aluminum used in the United States comes from other countries. The new tariffs will without a doubt affect the prices of many everyday items. This...
by laura | Aug 1, 2018 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Market Updates, Real Estate Finances
There are certain times of the year where home sales are at a much higher rate. Sales increased during the Spring months to their highest peaks during the Summer months. There is a quite a lull in the sales growth once Winter comes along. Here are some pros and cons...
