Some Highlights:

• Existing Home Sales are up 10.3% year-over-year across the country.
• Sales rose to an annual rate of 5.59 million marking the 10th month in a row of year-over-year gains
• Prices are up 5.6% year-over-year in the U.S. to a median price of $234,000
• Marked the 41st consecutive month of year-over year price gains.

Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the main reasons they suggest waiting is that a buyer must purchase private mortgage insurance if they have less than the 20%. That increases the monthly payment the buyer will be responsible for.

Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. ...

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Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. ...

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Some Important Points To Consider:

• The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey reports the 30-year fixed rate at 3.7%.
• Freddie Mac's projection for Q2 2016 is that the rate will be 4.7% (a full percentage point higher)
• The Home Price Expectation Survey predicts that home prices will appreciate by 4.4% during this same time

The impact waiting a year to purchase your dream home can make on your monthly payment is significant. Contact me today to discuss your options before the experts' predictions become reality!

In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents g...

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Inventory Levels & Demand

Amidst reporting on the fact that sales of existing homes rose 1.2% from January, and outpaced year-over-year figures for the fifth consecutive month, was the news that total unsold housing inventory is at 4.6-month supply.

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