Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer.
It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home.
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits.
Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage.
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Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable.
At this time of year, many families come together to celebrate the season. It’s also the time when many realize their homes are just not quite big enough to host all of their guests and loved ones. Are you one of those homeowners dreaming for a larger space to call home?
Did you know that each year in the United States, we celebrate “National Roof Over Your Head Day” on December 3rd?
Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter.
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When selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale.
There are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership has been a part of the long-standing American dream.
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses.
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The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows.
Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market.
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction.
In a recent article, First American shared how millennials are not really any different from previous generations when it comes to the goal of homeownership; it is still a huge part of their American Dream.
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Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money.
Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country.
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market.
Today, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice.
