Some Highlights: The “Cost of Waiting to Buy” is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time.Freddie Mac predicts that interest rates will increase to 4.8% by this time next year, while home prices are predicted to appreciate by 4.8% according to CoreLogic.Waiting until next year to buy could cost you thousands of dollars a year for the life of your mortgage! … [Read more...]
Where Did Americans Move in 2016?
Some Highlights:For the 5th year in a row, the Northeast saw a concentration of “High Outbound” activity.For the first time ever, South Dakota held the top spot for “High Inbound” states.Much of America’s outbound activity can be attributed to Boomers relocating to warmer climates after retiring. … [Read more...]
Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Mark Since 2007 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Highlights:Sales of existing homes reached the highest pace in a decade at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million.January marked the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains as the median home price rose 7.1% to $228,900.NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say, “Much of the country saw robust sales activity last month as strong hiring and improved consumer confidence at the end of last year appear to have sparked considerable interest in buying a home." … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Love Using A RE Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
Highlights:Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make!They are there for you to help with paperwork, explaining the process, negotiations, and helping you with pricing (both when making an offer or setting the right price for your home).One of the top reasons to hire a real estate professional is their understanding of your local market and how the conditions in your neighborhood will impact your experience. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Homeowners Throw Better Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Highlights:Watching the Big Game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages.There’s more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly!The kitchen is big enough to make as many appetizers as you want, and if some of your guests are only there to watch the commercials, they can do so on a different TV in another room! … [Read more...]
Tips for Preparing Your House For Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]
Highlights:When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible!There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens!Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is a great resource for finding local contractors who can help! … [Read more...]
Prices Rose 7.1% Year-Over-Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index shows that prices rose by 7.1% across the United States year-over-year.With mortgage interest rates rising in the short term, CoreLogic believes price appreciation will slow to 4.7% by this time next year.49 out of 50 states, and the District of Columbia, all had positive appreciation over the last 12 months, with the only exception being the state of Connecticut, which experienced a -0.5% appreciation. … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Making Your Dream of Buying a Home Come True [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:Realtor.com recently shared “5 Habits to Start Now If You Hope to Buy a Home in 2017.”Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking a lot about it.Living within a budget now will help you save money for down payments and pay down other debts that might be holding you back. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Resolve to Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:As we usher in the new year, one thing is for certain… if you plan to buy or sell a house this year, you need a real estate professional on your team!There are many benefits to using a local professional!Pick a pro who knows your local market and can help you navigate the housing market! … [Read more...]
Existing Home Sales Surge Through The Holidays [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:November’s Existing Home Sales report revealed that sales are now at an annual pace of 5.61 million which is “now the highest since February 2007 (5.79 million) and is 15.4% higher than a year ago (4.86 million).”Total housing inventory (or the inventory of homes for sale) fell 8.0% from last month and is now 9.3% lower than November 2015.Inventory has dropped year-over-year for the last 18 months.The median price for all home sales in November was $234,900, up 6.8% from last year … [Read more...]
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