Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your… Read More »Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a… Read More »Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and… Read More »Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional.… Read More »Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by… Read More »Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
Some Highlights With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence… Read More »Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability… Read More »There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards
Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American… Read More »Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow… Read More »How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’… Read More »What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market