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5 Stats that Prove the Real Estate Market is Getting Stronger

September 22, 2016 by John Sibley

Whenever there is talk about an improving housing market, some begin to show concern that we may be headed toward another housing bubble that will be followed by a crash similar to the one we saw last decade.Here are five data points that show the housing market will continue to recover, and that a new housing crisis is not about to take shape.1) Mortgage availability is increasing, but is nowhere near the levels we saw in 2004-2006.A buyer’s chances of being approved for a mortgage have increased over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

Ready to Make an Offer? 4 Tips for Success

September 21, 2016 by John Sibley

So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee your dream of making this house yours comes true!Freddie Mac covered “4 Tips for Making an Offer” in their latest Executive Perspective. Here are the 4 Tips they covered along with some additional information for your consideration:1. Understand How Much You Can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

76% Of US Homeowners Now Have at Least 20% Equity in Their Homes!

September 20, 2016 by John Sibley

CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 91.1% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation, while 75.9% now have significant equity (defined as more than 20%)! The report also revealed that 548,000 households regained equity in the second quarter of 2016 and are no longer under water.Price Appreciation = Good News for HomeownersFrank Nothaft, CoreLogic’s Chief Economist, explains:“Home-value gains have played a large part in restoring home equity. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

50% of Houses sold in 36 Days or Less in July [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 16, 2016 by John Sibley

Some Highlights:The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their Confidence IndexThe 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 sold in less than 60 days in 38 out of 50 states and Washington D.C.Homes sold in less than 30 days in 17 states … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home

September 15, 2016 by John Sibley

Owning a home has great financial benefits. Because of this, more and more experts are growing concerned about the ramifications of a falling homeownership rate. Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed.The outcomes of a falling homeownership rate can be devastating. As explained by ApartmentList.com:“Our research indicates that not owning a home has a sizable financial cost, as renters miss out on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Mortgage Standards Easing TOO MUCH? NO!!

September 14, 2016 by John Sibley

There is no doubt that getting a mortgage is easier today than it was right after the housing crash a decade ago. However, the easing of credit availability has led to some questioning of whether or not we are headed for another housing crisis.Let’s put everything into the proper perspective.Mortgage Credit Availability Over the Last Three YearsGetting a home mortgage has definitely gotten easier over the last three years as evidenced by the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, issued by the Mortgage Bankers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step

September 13, 2016 by John Sibley

In many markets across the country, the amount of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search.Even if you are in a market that is not as competitive, knowing your budget will give you the confidence of knowing if your dream home is within your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Interest Rates Remain at Historic Lows… But for How Long?

September 12, 2016 by John Sibley

The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; The higher the rate, the greater your payment will be. That is why it is important to look at where the experts believe rates are headed when deciding to buy now or wait until next year.The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen half a percentage point since the beginning of the year and has remained at or below 3.5% for the last 11 weeks according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.The chart below shows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Home Prices Up 5.61% Across The Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 9, 2016 by John Sibley

Some Highlights: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!Vermont was the only one state where home prices are actually lower than they were last year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing Your Home

New Construction Numbers: Now Versus 2005

September 8, 2016 by John Sibley

There is some thinking that the pace of the housing recovery is unsustainable and that we may be heading for another housing bubble. However, Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist of realtor.com explains the basic difference between 2005 and today:“The havoc during the last cycle was the result of building too many homes and of speculation fueled by loose credit. That’s the exact opposite of what we have today.”If we look at the number of new single family housing starts over the last 30 years, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

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From Our Blog

Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – … [Read More]

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? … [Read More]

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