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    [agents_bottom_line] => El último informe de la plusvalía de CoreLogic reveló que 256,000 propiedades recuperaron la plusvalía en el tercer trimestre de 2015. Esta es una gran noticia para el país, ya que el 92 % de las propiedades con hipotecas están ahora en una situación de plusvalía positiva.


Apreciación de los precios = buenas noticias para los propietarios de casa

Frank Nothaft, el Economista principal de CoreLogic, explicó:
“El aumento de los precios de las casas continúo levantando la posición de capital del prestatario y aumentando el número de prestatarios con suficiente capital para participar en el mercado hipotecario. En los últimos tres años, los prestatarios con por lo menos 20 por ciento de plusvalía han aumentado por 11 millones, un aumento sustancial que está impulsando un crecimiento rápido en originaciones de préstamos sobre el valor acumulado”.
Anand Nallathambi, Presidente y CEO de CoreLogic, cree que este es un buen signo también para el mercado en 2016, y él dijo esto:
“La plusvalía de los propietarios de casa es la mayor fuente de riqueza para muchos estadounidenses. El aumento en los precios de las casas, que se espera que sea por lo menos del 5 % en 2016, continuará creando riqueza y confianza a través de estados unidos. A medida que continúe este progreso, proveerá apoyo al mercado de la vivienda y la economía en general través [del] año.”

¡Esto es una gran noticia para los propietarios de casa! Pero ¿Se han dado cuenta ellos que su posición de capital ha cambiado?

Un estudio de Fannie Mae sugiere que muchos de los propietarios de casa no están conscientes que han recobrado la plusvalía en su casa a medida que su inversión ha aumentado en valor. Por ejemplo, su estudio mostró que el 23 % de los estadounidenses aún creen que su casa está en una posición de plusvalía negativa cuando, en realidad, El informe de CoreLogic mostró que sólo 8 % de las casas están en esa posición. (bajo del 9 % en el segundo trimestre). ¡El estudio también reveló que, aunque el 37 % de los estadounidenses creen que ellos tienen “plusvalía significativa” (superior al 20 %), cuando en realidad, 74 % la tienen! ¿Sabe usted cuánta plusvalía tiene en su casa? ¡Le sorprenderá! | Simplifying The Market Esto significa que el 37 % de los estadounidenses con una hipoteca no se dan cuenta de la situación oportuna en la que se encuentran. Con una posición de considerable capital, muchos propietarios de casa podrían moverse fácilmente en una situación de la vivienda que mejor satisfaga sus necesidades actuales (mudarse a una casa más grande o a una más pequeña). Fannie Mae mencionó esta cuestión en su informe:
“Los propietarios de casa que subestiman el valor de sus casas no solo subestiman la plusvalía de sus casas, ellos probablemente también subestiman 1) qué tan grande podría ser la cuota inicial que ellos pueden hacer con la plusvalía de sus casas. 2) Sus posibilidades de calificar para una hipoteca, y, por lo tanto, 3) sus oportunidades de vender sus casas actuales y comprar casas diferentes”.

En conclusión

¡Si usted es uno de los muchos estadounidenses que no están seguros que tanta plusvalía tiene en su casa, no deje que esa sea la razón por la que no se muda a la casa de sus sueños en 2016! ¡Reunámonos para evaluar su situación! [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 38 [name] => Compradores de casa mas grande [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z [slug] => move-up [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => El último informe de la plusvalía de CoreLogic reveló que 256,000 propiedades recuperaron la plusvalía en el tercer trimestre de 2015. Esta es una gran noticia para el país, ya que el 92 % de las propiedades con hipotecas están ahora en una situación de plusvalía positiva.

Apreciación de los precios = buenas noticias para los propietarios de casa

Frank Nothaft, el Economista principal de CoreLogic, explicó:
“El aumento de los precios de las casas continúo levantando la posición de capital del prestatario y aumentando el número de prestatarios con suficiente capital para participar en el mercado hipotecario. En los últimos tres años, los prestatarios con por lo menos 20 por ciento de plusvalía han aumentado por 11 millones, un aumento sustancial que está impulsando un crecimiento rápido en originaciones de préstamos sobre el valor acumulado”.
Anand Nallathambi, Presidente y CEO de CoreLogic, cree que este es un buen signo también para el mercado en 2016, y él dijo esto:
“La plusvalía de los propietarios de casa es la mayor fuente de riqueza para muchos estadounidenses. El aumento en los precios de las casas, que se espera que sea por lo menos del 5 % en 2016, continuará creando riqueza y confianza a través de estados unidos. A medida que continúe este progreso, proveerá apoyo al mercado de la vivienda y la economía en general través [del] año.”

¡Esto es una gran noticia para los propietarios de casa! Pero ¿Se han dado cuenta ellos que su posición de capital ha cambiado?

Un estudio de Fannie Mae sugiere que muchos de los propietarios de casa no están conscientes que han recobrado la plusvalía en su casa a medida que su inversión ha aumentado en valor. Por ejemplo, su estudio mostró que el 23 % de los estadounidenses aún creen que su casa está en una posición de plusvalía negativa cuando, en realidad, El informe de CoreLogic mostró que sólo 8 % de las casas están en esa posición. (bajo del 9 % en el segundo trimestre). ¡El estudio también reveló que, aunque el 37 % de los estadounidenses creen que ellos tienen “plusvalía significativa” (superior al 20 %), cuando en realidad, 74 % la tienen! ¿Sabe usted cuánta plusvalía tiene en su casa? ¡Le sorprenderá! | Simplifying The Market Esto significa que el 37 % de los estadounidenses con una hipoteca no se dan cuenta de la situación oportuna en la que se encuentran. Con una posición de considerable capital, muchos propietarios de casa podrían moverse fácilmente en una situación de la vivienda que mejor satisfaga sus necesidades actuales (mudarse a una casa más grande o a una más pequeña). Fannie Mae mencionó esta cuestión en su informe:
“Los propietarios de casa que subestiman el valor de sus casas no solo subestiman la plusvalía de sus casas, ellos probablemente también subestiman 1) qué tan grande podría ser la cuota inicial que ellos pueden hacer con la plusvalía de sus casas. 2) Sus posibilidades de calificar para una hipoteca, y, por lo tanto, 3) sus oportunidades de vender sus casas actuales y comprar casas diferentes”.

En conclusión

¡Si usted es uno de los muchos estadounidenses que no están seguros que tanta plusvalía tiene en su casa, no deje que esa sea la razón por la que no se muda a la casa de sus sueños en 2016! ¡Reunámonos para evaluar su situación! [created_at] => 2016-02-10T06:00:29Z [description] => El último informe de la plusvalía de CoreLogic reveló que 256,000 propiedades recuperaron la plusvalía en el tercer trimestre de 2015. Esta es una gran noticia para el país, ya que el 92 % de las propiedades con hipotecas están ahora en una situación de plusvalía positiva. [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https://simplifyingmedia/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/01161729/Home-Equity-STM.jpg [id] => 492 [published_at] => 2016-02-10T10:00:29Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => do-you-know-how-much-equity-you-have-in-your-home-you-may-be-surprised [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => ¿Sabe usted cuánta plusvalía tiene en su casa? ¡Le sorprenderá! [updated_at] => 2016-02-08T18:10:09Z [url] => /es/2016/02/10/do-you-know-how-much-equity-you-have-in-your-home-you-may-be-surprised/ )

¿Sabe usted cuánta plusvalía tiene en su casa? ¡Le sorprenderá!

El último informe de la plusvalía de CoreLogic reveló que 256,000 propiedades recuperaron la plusvalía en el tercer trimestre de 2015. Esta es una gran noticia para el país, ya que el 92 % de las propiedades con hipotecas están ahora en una situación de plusvalía positiva.
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Destruyendo los mitos sobre la compra de una casa [INFOGRAFíA] | Simplifying The Market

Algunos aspectos destacados:

  • Las tasas de interés aún están por debajo de los números históricos.
  • ¡88 % de los administradores de propiedades aumentaron sus alquileres en los últimos 12 meses!
  • Los requisitos del puntaje del crédito para ser aprobado para una hipoteca siguen cayendo. El promedio del puntaje de 723 es el más bajo desde que Ellie Mae empezó a informar los resultados en agosto de 2011.
  • El promedio de la cuota inicial de los compradores de casa por primera vez fue de 6 % en 2015 según NAR.
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Destruyendo los mitos sobre la compra de una casa [INFOGRAFíA] | Simplifying The Market

Algunos aspectos destacados:

  • Las tasas de interés aún están por debajo de los números históricos.
  • ¡88 % de los administradores de propiedades aumentaron sus alquileres en los últimos 12 meses!
  • Los requisitos del puntaje del crédito para ser aprobado para una hipoteca siguen cayendo. El promedio del puntaje de 723 es el más bajo desde que Ellie Mae empezó a informar los resultados en agosto de 2011.
  • El promedio de la cuota inicial de los compradores de casa por primera vez fue de 6 % en 2015 según NAR.
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Destruyendo los mitos sobre la compra de una casa [INFOGRAFíA] | Simplifying The Market

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Destruyendo los mitos sobre la compra de una casa [INFOGRAFíA]

Destruyendo los mitos sobre la compra de una casa [INFOGRAFíA] | Simplifying The Market

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    [agents_bottom_line] => ¡Comprar una casa puede ser aterrador… hasta que usted conoce la REALIDAD! [INFOGRAFíA] | Simplifying The Market



Algunos aspectos destacados:
  • 36 % de los estadounidenses piensan que necesitan una cuota inicial del 20 % para comprar una casa. 44 % de los ‘millennials’ que compraron una casa este año dieron una cuota inicial de menos del 10 %.
  • 71 % de las solicitudes de préstamos fueron aprobadas el mes pasado
  • El promedio del puntaje de crédito en los préstamos aprobados fue de 723 en septiembre (el registro más bajo del puntaje desde que Ellie Mae comenzó a hacer seguimiento en agosto 2011)
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  • 36 % de los estadounidenses piensan que necesitan una cuota inicial del 20 % para comprar una casa. 44 % de los ‘millennials’ que compraron una casa este año dieron una cuota inicial de menos del 10 %.
  • 71 % de las solicitudes de préstamos fueron aprobadas el mes pasado
  • El promedio del puntaje de crédito en los préstamos aprobados fue de 723 en septiembre (el registro más bajo del puntaje desde que Ellie Mae comenzó a hacer seguimiento en agosto 2011)
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¡Comprar una casa puede ser aterrador… hasta que usted conoce la REALIDAD! [INFOGRAFíA]

¡Comprar una casa puede ser aterrador… hasta que usted conoce la REALIDAD! [INFOGRAFíA] | Simplifying The Market
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    [agents_bottom_line] => Un artículo reciente que apareció en Nasdaq.com abordó la cuestión de si es mejor comprar o alquilar en el entorno actual en bienes raíces. El artículo fue muy justo en debatir ambas opciones.

Sin embargo, hay una porción del artículo que nosotros cuestionamos. Uno de los expertos fue citado diciendo:
“Para algunas personas, la elección es muy clara: comprar una casa puede ser más costoso, dado el costo de la comprar, más los impuestos y el seguro, además el mantenimiento y las reparaciones”.
Este argumento se hace a menudo en defensa del alquiler. Nosotros no creemos que tenga sentido lógico. Ellos afirman que, como inquilino, usted no tendrá los gastos de “los impuestos y el seguro, además el mantenimiento y las reparaciones”. ¿Realmente creen ellos que el arrendador paga por todos los gastos de sus inquilinos? La gran mayoría de los arrendadores son propietarios de bienes raíces rentable como inversión. Como haría cualquier otro inversionista, ellos esperan recibir una rentabilidad en la inversión (ROI) – También conocido como ganancia. Con el fin de obtener una ganancia, el arrendador necesita incluir CADA gasto que pueda incurrir en el alquiler… ¡Y LUEGO AÑADIR UN MARGEN DE GANANCIA! Creemos que es incorrecto asesorar un inquilino futuro que no va a tener los mismos gastos que un propietario tendrá. Ellos simplemente pagan esos gastos al arrendador con una “prima” incluida. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 11 [name] => Compradores de vivienda por primera vez [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T15:59:33Z [slug] => first-time-buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T15:59:33Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Un artículo reciente que apareció en Nasdaq.com abordó la cuestión de si es mejor comprar o alquilar en el entorno actual en bienes raíces. El artículo fue muy justo en debatir ambas opciones. Sin embargo, hay una porción del artículo que nosotros cuestionamos. Uno de los expertos fue citado diciendo:
“Para algunas personas, la elección es muy clara: comprar una casa puede ser más costoso, dado el costo de la comprar, más los impuestos y el seguro, además el mantenimiento y las reparaciones”.
Este argumento se hace a menudo en defensa del alquiler. Nosotros no creemos que tenga sentido lógico. Ellos afirman que, como inquilino, usted no tendrá los gastos de “los impuestos y el seguro, además el mantenimiento y las reparaciones”. ¿Realmente creen ellos que el arrendador paga por todos los gastos de sus inquilinos? La gran mayoría de los arrendadores son propietarios de bienes raíces rentable como inversión. Como haría cualquier otro inversionista, ellos esperan recibir una rentabilidad en la inversión (ROI) – También conocido como ganancia. Con el fin de obtener una ganancia, el arrendador necesita incluir CADA gasto que pueda incurrir en el alquiler… ¡Y LUEGO AÑADIR UN MARGEN DE GANANCIA! Creemos que es incorrecto asesorar un inquilino futuro que no va a tener los mismos gastos que un propietario tendrá. Ellos simplemente pagan esos gastos al arrendador con una “prima” incluida. [created_at] => 2015-10-15T06:00:22Z [description] => Un artículo reciente que apareció en Nasdaq.com abordó la cuestión de si es mejor comprar o alquilar en el entorno actual en bienes raíces. El artículo fue muy justo en debatir ambas opciones. Sin embargo, hay una porción del artículo que nosotros cuestionamos. Uno de los expertos fue citado diciendo:
“Para algunas personas, la elección es muy clara: comprar una casa puede ser más costoso, dado el costo de la comprar, más los impuestos y el seguro, además el mantenimiento y las reparaciones”.
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¿Realmente cree que su arrendador paga por las reparaciones?

Un artículo reciente que apareció en Nasdaq.com abordó la cuestión de si es mejor comprar o alquilar en el entorno actual en bienes raíces. El artículo fue muy justo en debatir ambas opciones. Sin embargo, hay una porción del artículo que nosotros cuestionamos. Uno de los expertos fue citado diciendo:
“Para algunas personas, la elección es muy clara: comprar una casa puede ser más costoso, dado el costo de la comprar, más los impuestos y el seguro, además el mantenimiento y las reparaciones”.
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En un artículo reciente, Freddie Mac explicó lo que esto puede significar para una casa de $200,000:

Diferencia de la cuota inicial del 5 % y el 20 % | Simplifying The Market

Sin embargo, debemos mirar otros aspectos de la compra para ver si realmente tiene sentido esperar.

¿Está usted realmente ahorrando dinero por esperar?

CoreLogic recientemente proyecto que el valor de las propiedades aumentará un 4.3 % durante los próximos 12 meses. Compraremos el costo extra del PMI (Por sus siglas en inglés) contra la apreciación proyectada: PMI vs Apreciación | Simplifying The Market Si usted decide esperar hasta que haya ahorrado la cuota inicial del 20 %, el dinero que hubiera ahorrado evitando el pago del PMI podría ser superado por el precio adicional que finalmente pagaría por la casa. Se espera que los precios aumenten por más del 3 % cada uno de los próximos cinco años. Ahorrar también será más difícil si usted está alquilando, los alquileres también se proyecta que van a aumentar durante los próximos años. El Economista principal de Zillow, el Dr. Svenja Gudell explicó en un informe reciente:
“Nuestra investigación encontró que los alquileres inasequibles están haciendo más difícil que la gente ahorre para una cuota inicial… hay buenas razones para alquilar temporalmente – cuando usted se muda a una ciudad nueva, por ejemplo. – Pero desde una perspectiva de asequibilidad, los alquileres son una locura ahora. Si usted puede traer una cuota inicial, entonces es un buen momento para comprar una casa y empezar a poner su dinero en una hipoteca”.
Laura Kusisto del Wall Street Journal recientemente estuvo de acuerdo con el Dr. Gudell:
“Para algunos inquilinos puede haber una solución: Compre una casa. Las hipotecas siguen siendo muy asequibles”.

Las tasas hipotecarias se espera que aumenten…

Freddie Mac está proyectando que las tasas de interés hipotecario van a aumentar casi por un punto porcentual completo durante los próximos 12 meses. Eso también afectará el pago de su hipoteca si usted espera.

En conclusión

Siéntese con una agente de bienes raíces o un profesional hipotecario que realmente entienda si usted debe comprar ahora o esperar hasta que usted ahorre el 20 % [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 9 [name] => Precios [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => home-prices [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [2] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 35 [name] => Tasas de interés [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => mortgage-rates [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Algunos expertos están aconsejando que los compradores por primera vez y los que quieren algo más grande esperen hasta que ahorren el 20 % antes de seguir adelante con su decisión de comprar una casa. Una de las razones principales por la que ellos sugieren esperar es que el comprador debe comprar un seguro hipotecario privado si ellos tienen menos del 20 %. Eso aumenta el pago mensual por el que el comprador será responsable. En un artículo reciente, Freddie Mac explicó lo que esto puede significar para una casa de $200,000: Diferencia de la cuota inicial del 5 % y el 20 % | Simplifying The Market Sin embargo, debemos mirar otros aspectos de la compra para ver si realmente tiene sentido esperar.

¿Está usted realmente ahorrando dinero por esperar?

CoreLogic recientemente proyecto que el valor de las propiedades aumentará un 4.3 % durante los próximos 12 meses. Compraremos el costo extra del PMI (Por sus siglas en inglés) contra la apreciación proyectada: PMI vs Apreciación | Simplifying The Market Si usted decide esperar hasta que haya ahorrado la cuota inicial del 20 %, el dinero que hubiera ahorrado evitando el pago del PMI podría ser superado por el precio adicional que finalmente pagaría por la casa. Se espera que los precios aumenten por más del 3 % cada uno de los próximos cinco años. Ahorrar también será más difícil si usted está alquilando, los alquileres también se proyecta que van a aumentar durante los próximos años. El Economista principal de Zillow, el Dr. Svenja Gudell explicó en un informe reciente:
“Nuestra investigación encontró que los alquileres inasequibles están haciendo más difícil que la gente ahorre para una cuota inicial… hay buenas razones para alquilar temporalmente – cuando usted se muda a una ciudad nueva, por ejemplo. – Pero desde una perspectiva de asequibilidad, los alquileres son una locura ahora. Si usted puede traer una cuota inicial, entonces es un buen momento para comprar una casa y empezar a poner su dinero en una hipoteca”.
Laura Kusisto del Wall Street Journal recientemente estuvo de acuerdo con el Dr. Gudell:
“Para algunos inquilinos puede haber una solución: Compre una casa. Las hipotecas siguen siendo muy asequibles”.

Las tasas hipotecarias se espera que aumenten…

Freddie Mac está proyectando que las tasas de interés hipotecario van a aumentar casi por un punto porcentual completo durante los próximos 12 meses. Eso también afectará el pago de su hipoteca si usted espera.

En conclusión

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¿Debería esperar para poner una cuota inicial más grande?

Algunos expertos están aconsejando que los compradores por primera vez y los que quieren algo más grande esperen hasta que ahorren el 20 % antes de seguir adelante con su decisión de comprar una casa. Una de las razones principales por la que ellos sugieren esperar es que el comprador debe comprar un seguro hipotecario privado si ellos tienen menos del 20 %. Eso aumenta el pago mensual por el que el comprador será responsable.
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La gran noticia sobre la vivienda esta semana es que la tasa de los propietarios de casa cayó a 63.4 %, lo que representa la tasa más baja en 48 años. Esa noticia definitivamente está creando titulares. Sin embargo, para comprender completamente lo que esto significa tenemos que mirar la historia que creo esos titulares.

There is no doubt the homeownership rate has declined since the housing crisis. Here is a graph showing the homeownership rate over the last twenty years. It skyrocketed during the housing boom and has steadily fallen since the bust: Homeownership Rates | Simplifying The Market

The story behind the headline…

The dramatic fall in the rate over the past year must be looked at very closely. The rate is determined by the “number of households” who rent versus those who own. Let’s assume you have nine friends that live on their own (thus forming a household); six of them own and three of them rent. That would mean that 66.6% (6 out of 9) of your friends that live on their own are homeowners. Now, let’s assume you have another friend who has been living with his parents. He would not be considered a separate household because he lives within his parents’ household. Once that friend moves out of his parents’ home and gets a place of his own, he will become part of the household count. Let’s assume, since he is just starting out, that he moves into a rental. When he does, you now have ten friends that live on their own. If six still own their home and four of your friends now rent, the homeownership rate of your friends drops to 60% (6 out of 10). The number who own didn’t decrease; but the percentage decreased. With the economy improving and job numbers looking better, more and more young adults are beginning to move out and get a place of their own. However, most will start in a rental situation thus driving the “percentage” of homeownership down. Auction.com explained the most recent drop in homeownership rate this way:
“This occurred as household formations popped, implying millennials are riding an improved labor market out of mom and dad’s house. Roughly a third of millennials live at home according to Census data, an elevated figure. Continued gains in the labor market will coax increased numbers out into their own places, a majority of which will be apartments, as this age cohort lacks the financial wherewithal to buy.”

What does this mean to the future of homeownership?

The great news is that study after study has shown that Millennials aspire to homeownership as they still see it as a major part of the American Dream. As they get more comfortable with their financial situation, many of the Millennials who finally made it out of their parents’ homes this year will become homeowners over the next several years. An increase in homeownership rates will follow. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] =>

La gran noticia sobre la vivienda esta semana es que la tasa de los propietarios de casa cayó a 63.4 %, lo que representa la tasa más baja en 48 años. Esa noticia definitivamente está creando titulares. Sin embargo, para comprender completamente lo que esto significa tenemos que mirar la historia que creo esos titulares.

There is no doubt the homeownership rate has declined since the housing crisis. Here is a graph showing the homeownership rate over the last twenty years. It skyrocketed during the housing boom and has steadily fallen since the bust: Homeownership Rates | Simplifying The Market

The story behind the headline…

The dramatic fall in the rate over the past year must be looked at very closely. The rate is determined by the “number of households” who rent versus those who own. Let’s assume you have nine friends that live on their own (thus forming a household); six of them own and three of them rent. That would mean that 66.6% (6 out of 9) of your friends that live on their own are homeowners. Now, let’s assume you have another friend who has been living with his parents. He would not be considered a separate household because he lives within his parents’ household. Once that friend moves out of his parents’ home and gets a place of his own, he will become part of the household count. Let’s assume, since he is just starting out, that he moves into a rental. When he does, you now have ten friends that live on their own. If six still own their home and four of your friends now rent, the homeownership rate of your friends drops to 60% (6 out of 10). The number who own didn’t decrease; but the percentage decreased. With the economy improving and job numbers looking better, more and more young adults are beginning to move out and get a place of their own. However, most will start in a rental situation thus driving the “percentage” of homeownership down. Auction.com explained the most recent drop in homeownership rate this way:
“This occurred as household formations popped, implying millennials are riding an improved labor market out of mom and dad’s house. Roughly a third of millennials live at home according to Census data, an elevated figure. Continued gains in the labor market will coax increased numbers out into their own places, a majority of which will be apartments, as this age cohort lacks the financial wherewithal to buy.”

What does this mean to the future of homeownership?

The great news is that study after study has shown that Millennials aspire to homeownership as they still see it as a major part of the American Dream. As they get more comfortable with their financial situation, many of the Millennials who finally made it out of their parents’ homes this year will become homeowners over the next several years. An increase in homeownership rates will follow. [created_at] => 2015-07-29T06:00:59Z [description] =>

La gran noticia sobre la vivienda esta semana es que la tasa de los propietarios de casa cayó a 63.4 %, lo que representa la tasa más baja en 48 años. Esa noticia definitivamente está creando titulares. Sin embargo, para comprender completamente lo que esto significa tenemos que mirar la historia que creo esos titulares.

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La propiedad de la vivienda: La historia real detrás de los titulares

La gran noticia sobre la vivienda esta semana es que la tasa de los propietarios de casa cayó a 63.4 %, lo que representa la tasa más baja en 48 años. Esa noticia definitivamente está creando titulares. Sin embargo, para comprender completamente lo que esto significa tenemos que mirar la historia que creo esos titulares.

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The amount of respondents that stated that now is a good time to sell rose three percentage points to a survey high of 52%; which may translate to a healthier market as more homes are listed in the coming months.

At the same time “the percentage of respondents who expect home rental prices to go up rose to 59% – a new survey high.” Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, gave this insight: “The expectation of higher rents is a natural outgrowth of increasing household formation by newly employed individuals putting upward pressure on rental rates.”

There is a chance that those who believe rental prices will rise may consider renting their house rather than selling it at this time.

However, if you have no desire to actually become an educated investor in this sector, you may be headed for more trouble than you were looking for. Are you ready to be a landlord?

Before renting your home, you should answer the following questions to make sure this is the right course of action for you and your family.

10 Questions to ask BEFORE renting your home

  1. How will you respond if your tenant says they can’t afford to pay the rent this month because of more pressing obligations? (This happens most often during holiday season and back-to-school time when families with children have extra expenses).
  2. Because of the economy, many homeowners cannot make their mortgage payment. What percentage of tenants do you think cannot afford to pay their rent?
  3. Have you interviewed experienced eviction attorneys in case a challenge does arise?
  4. Have you talked to your insurance company about a possible increase in premiums as liability is greater in a non-owner occupied home?
  5. Will you allow pets? Cats? Dogs? How big a dog?
  6. How will you actually collect the rent? By mail? In person?
  7. Repairs are part of being a landlord. Who will take tenant calls when necessary repairs come up?
  8. Do you have a list of craftspeople readily available to handle these repairs?
  9. How often will you do a physical inspection of the property?
  10. Will you alert your current neighbors that you are renting the house?

Bottom Line

Renting out residential real estate historically is a great investment. However, it is not without its challenges. Make sure you have decided to rent the house because you want to be an investor, not because you are hoping to get a few extra dollars by postponing a sale. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Los resultados de la Encuesta nacional de la vivienda de junio de 2015 de Fannie Mae, acaban de ser dada a conocer mostrando que más y más propietarios de casas tienen la idea que ahora tal vez es un gran momento para vender su casa. The amount of respondents that stated that now is a good time to sell rose three percentage points to a survey high of 52%; which may translate to a healthier market as more homes are listed in the coming months. At the same time “the percentage of respondents who expect home rental prices to go up rose to 59% – a new survey high.” Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, gave this insight: “The expectation of higher rents is a natural outgrowth of increasing household formation by newly employed individuals putting upward pressure on rental rates.” There is a chance that those who believe rental prices will rise may consider renting their house rather than selling it at this time. However, if you have no desire to actually become an educated investor in this sector, you may be headed for more trouble than you were looking for. Are you ready to be a landlord? Before renting your home, you should answer the following questions to make sure this is the right course of action for you and your family.

10 Questions to ask BEFORE renting your home

  1. How will you respond if your tenant says they can’t afford to pay the rent this month because of more pressing obligations? (This happens most often during holiday season and back-to-school time when families with children have extra expenses).
  2. Because of the economy, many homeowners cannot make their mortgage payment. What percentage of tenants do you think cannot afford to pay their rent?
  3. Have you interviewed experienced eviction attorneys in case a challenge does arise?
  4. Have you talked to your insurance company about a possible increase in premiums as liability is greater in a non-owner occupied home?
  5. Will you allow pets? Cats? Dogs? How big a dog?
  6. How will you actually collect the rent? By mail? In person?
  7. Repairs are part of being a landlord. Who will take tenant calls when necessary repairs come up?
  8. Do you have a list of craftspeople readily available to handle these repairs?
  9. How often will you do a physical inspection of the property?
  10. Will you alert your current neighbors that you are renting the house?

Bottom Line

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¿Debería alquilar mi casa en vez de venderla?

Los resultados de la Encuesta nacional de la vivienda de junio de 2015 de Fannie Mae, acaban de ser dada a conocer mostrando que más y más propietarios de casas tienen la idea que ahora tal vez es un gran momento para vender su casa.
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El Censo recientemente publicó sus estadísticas sobre los propietarios de casa del primer trimestre de 2015, y muchos empezaron a preocuparse que los estadounidenses han dado un paso atrás en la noción de ser propietarios de casa.

The national homeownership rate (Americans who owned vs. rented their primary residence) increased significantly during the housing boom, reaching its peak of 69.2% in 2004. The Census Bureau just reported the first quarter of 2015 ended with a homeownership rate of 63.7%. Many reported on this and began to question Americans’ belief in the ideal of homeownership as a major part of the American Dream.

Everyone Calm Down…

It is true the homeownership rate has fallen over the last several years. However, if you look at the national rate over the last 30 years (1984-2014), you can see that the current homeownership rate has returned closer to historic norms. The 63.7% rate is less than a percentage point under the rate in 1985 and 1995. Easy Chicken Little: Homeownership Rates Are NOT Crashing | Simplifying The Market

What Will the Future Bring?

In a Housing Wire article this week, Ed Stansfield who manages the housing market research at Capital Economics said:
“The homeownership rate fell further at the start of the year to a 22-year low of 63.7. However, with credit conditions now loosening and employment set to continue growing strongly, we suspect this long downward trend may not last for much longer.”
In the same article referenced above, Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com, explained why the homeownership rate will probably begin to increase:
“The homeownership rate is likely to bottom this year or next not far from where we are now. By historical patterns, the rate could indeed go up. The simple math behind what it costs to rent versus buy shows that if you can afford the down payment and qualify for a mortgage, it is cheaper to buy rather than rent in 80% of the counties in the US now.”

Bottom Line

With interest rates and prices still below where experts predict, perhaps we should get together and evaluate your ability to purchase a home. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] =>

El Censo recientemente publicó sus estadísticas sobre los propietarios de casa del primer trimestre de 2015, y muchos empezaron a preocuparse que los estadounidenses han dado un paso atrás en la noción de ser propietarios de casa.

The national homeownership rate (Americans who owned vs. rented their primary residence) increased significantly during the housing boom, reaching its peak of 69.2% in 2004. The Census Bureau just reported the first quarter of 2015 ended with a homeownership rate of 63.7%. Many reported on this and began to question Americans’ belief in the ideal of homeownership as a major part of the American Dream.

Everyone Calm Down…

It is true the homeownership rate has fallen over the last several years. However, if you look at the national rate over the last 30 years (1984-2014), you can see that the current homeownership rate has returned closer to historic norms. The 63.7% rate is less than a percentage point under the rate in 1985 and 1995. Easy Chicken Little: Homeownership Rates Are NOT Crashing | Simplifying The Market

What Will the Future Bring?

In a Housing Wire article this week, Ed Stansfield who manages the housing market research at Capital Economics said:
“The homeownership rate fell further at the start of the year to a 22-year low of 63.7. However, with credit conditions now loosening and employment set to continue growing strongly, we suspect this long downward trend may not last for much longer.”
In the same article referenced above, Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com, explained why the homeownership rate will probably begin to increase:
“The homeownership rate is likely to bottom this year or next not far from where we are now. By historical patterns, the rate could indeed go up. The simple math behind what it costs to rent versus buy shows that if you can afford the down payment and qualify for a mortgage, it is cheaper to buy rather than rent in 80% of the counties in the US now.”

Bottom Line

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El Censo recientemente publicó sus estadísticas sobre los propietarios de casa del primer trimestre de 2015, y muchos empezaron a preocuparse que los estadounidenses han dado un paso atrás en la noción de ser propietarios de casa.

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Tranquilo ‘Chicken Little’: la tasa de los propietarios de casa NO está colapsando

El Censo recientemente publicó sus estadísticas sobre los propietarios de casa del primer trimestre de 2015, y muchos empezaron a preocuparse que los estadounidenses han dado un paso atrás en la noción de ser propietarios de casa.

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Desire to Own a Vacation Home Growing | Keeping Current Matters

La Asociación Nacional de Realtors acaba de lanzar su encuesta de los compradores de casas para las vacaciones e inversión del 2015 la que reveló que las ventas de casas para las vacaciones tuvieron un auge en 2014 por encima de su nivel máximo más reciente en 2006.

El economista Principal de NAR, Lawrence Yun dijo que las condiciones favorables están impulsando las ventas de la segunda vivienda:

"Los hogares de alto nivel económico se han beneficiado considerablemente del fuerte crecimiento en el mercado de valores en los últimos años, y el aumento constante en los precios de las casas probablemente les ha dado la seguridad que bienes raíces sigue siendo un atractivo para la inversión a largo plazo. Además, el incremento impresionable del año pasado también refleja el crecimiento a largo plazo en el número de ‘baby boomers’ acercándose a la jubilación y comprando segunda viviendas para convertirlas en su casa principal en unos pocos años”.

Este informe señala:

  • Las ventas de casas para las vacaciones se catapultaron un estimado de 1.13 millones el año pasado
  • Esta fue la cantidad más alta desde que NAR comenzó la encuesta en 2003
  • Las ventas de las vacaciones subieron 57.4 % de 717,000 en 2013
  • Las ventas de las casas de vacaciones representaron el 21 por ciento de todas las transacciones en 2014, su cuota más alta del mercado desde que la encuesta fue realizada por primera vez.

En conclusión

Si usted ha estado considerando ese condominio frente al mar en Florida, ese rancho en Wyoming o esa escapada especial en la que usted algún día se va a jubilar, tal vez ahora es el momento de actuar. Los precios están buenos y las tasas hipotecarias están al mínimo histórico. Comuníquese con un profesional de bienes raíces local para que le ayude a poner sus sueños a un plan.

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Desire to Own a Vacation Home Growing | Keeping Current Matters

La Asociación Nacional de Realtors acaba de lanzar su encuesta de los compradores de casas para las vacaciones e inversión del 2015 la que reveló que las ventas de casas para las vacaciones tuvieron un auge en 2014 por encima de su nivel máximo más reciente en 2006.

El economista Principal de NAR, Lawrence Yun dijo que las condiciones favorables están impulsando las ventas de la segunda vivienda:

"Los hogares de alto nivel económico se han beneficiado considerablemente del fuerte crecimiento en el mercado de valores en los últimos años, y el aumento constante en los precios de las casas probablemente les ha dado la seguridad que bienes raíces sigue siendo un atractivo para la inversión a largo plazo. Además, el incremento impresionable del año pasado también refleja el crecimiento a largo plazo en el número de ‘baby boomers’ acercándose a la jubilación y comprando segunda viviendas para convertirlas en su casa principal en unos pocos años”.

Este informe señala:

  • Las ventas de casas para las vacaciones se catapultaron un estimado de 1.13 millones el año pasado
  • Esta fue la cantidad más alta desde que NAR comenzó la encuesta en 2003
  • Las ventas de las vacaciones subieron 57.4 % de 717,000 en 2013
  • Las ventas de las casas de vacaciones representaron el 21 por ciento de todas las transacciones en 2014, su cuota más alta del mercado desde que la encuesta fue realizada por primera vez.

En conclusión

Si usted ha estado considerando ese condominio frente al mar en Florida, ese rancho en Wyoming o esa escapada especial en la que usted algún día se va a jubilar, tal vez ahora es el momento de actuar. Los precios están buenos y las tasas hipotecarias están al mínimo histórico. Comuníquese con un profesional de bienes raíces local para que le ayude a poner sus sueños a un plan.

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El deseo de poseer una casa de vacaciones está aumentando

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Homeownership Rates: Are They Crashing? | Keeping Current Matters

El censo recientemente publicó sus estadísticas sobre los propietarios de casa 2014, y muchos empezaron a preocuparse de que los estadounidenses han dado un paso atrás de la noción de ser propietario de casa.

Tranquilo… “Chicken Little”

La tasa nacional de propietarios de casa alcanzó su máximo en 2014, representando el 69.2 % de los estadounidenses que compraron vs los que alquilaron su residencia principal. Muchos han notado una disminución en la tasa desde entonces y han tomado eso como una mala señal.

Sin embargo, si usted mira la tasa nacional en los últimos 30 años (1984-2014), puede ver que la tasa actual de propietarios de casa ha regresado cerca de la norma histórica. 2014 finalizó el año con un índice de 64 % apenas por debajo de la tasa en 1985 y 19995.

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En conclusión

Con las tasas de interés y los precios aún por debajo de lo que los expertos predicen, evalúe su habilidad para comprar una casa con un profesional local en bienes raíces.

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Homeownership Rates: Are They Crashing? | Keeping Current Matters

El censo recientemente publicó sus estadísticas sobre los propietarios de casa 2014, y muchos empezaron a preocuparse de que los estadounidenses han dado un paso atrás de la noción de ser propietario de casa.

Tranquilo… “Chicken Little”

La tasa nacional de propietarios de casa alcanzó su máximo en 2014, representando el 69.2 % de los estadounidenses que compraron vs los que alquilaron su residencia principal. Muchos han notado una disminución en la tasa desde entonces y han tomado eso como una mala señal.

Sin embargo, si usted mira la tasa nacional en los últimos 30 años (1984-2014), puede ver que la tasa actual de propietarios de casa ha regresado cerca de la norma histórica. 2014 finalizó el año con un índice de 64 % apenas por debajo de la tasa en 1985 y 19995.

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En conclusión

Con las tasas de interés y los precios aún por debajo de lo que los expertos predicen, evalúe su habilidad para comprar una casa con un profesional local en bienes raíces.

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Las tasas de los propietarios de casa: ¿se están derrumbando?

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Why Have Interest Rates Dropped? | Keeping Current Matters

Los titulares están de acuerdo, las tasas de interés hipotecarias han caído sustancialmente por debajo de las proyecciones iniciales. Muchos de los que han considerado comprar una casa o mudarse a la casa de sus sueños, tal vez piensen que deben esperar a comprar, porque las tasas pueden seguir cayendo.

Un artículo reciente en el blog the Economists’ Outlook por la Asociación Nacional de REALTORS® (NAR) proporciona la perspicacia en un factor importante en la disminución de las tasas de interés, el precio del petróleo crudo.

“Desde enero 5, 2015 La Administración Estadounidense de Información de Energía (EIA) informó que el precio de la gasolina regular fue $2.20 por galón, lo más bajo desde que los precios del gas alcanzaron su máximo a cerca de $4 por galón en Mayo 2011.”

Usted tal vez se ha dado cuenta que llenar su tanque de gasolina se ha convertido sustancialmente menos costoso en los últimos meses. Un cambio bienvenido del cerca de $5 por galón que muchos estadounidenses estaban pagando para esta época del año pasado. Se proyecta que el promedio de los hogares estadounidenses ahorrara alrededor de $550 en 2015.

Entonces ¿Qué tiene esto que ver con las tasas de interés?

NAR explica la correlación así:

“Los precios bajos del petróleo significan tasas bajas de inflación, que empujan hacia abajo las tasas hipotecarias”.

Basado en la encuesta hipotecaria semanal de Freddie Mac a partir de Enero 22, 2015, el promedio de las tasas fijas a 30 años era de 3.63 % y el promedio de las tasas fijas a 15 años era de 2.93 %.

“La caída en los precios del petróleo es generalmente positivo para los hogares mediante los ahorro del gas y al bajar los pagos hipotecarios. Los ahorros van a aumentar los gastos de consumo en otras áreas. Pero tal vez pueda haber algunos despidos en estados productores de petróleo”.

¿Por cuánto tiempo las tasas permanecerán bajas?

Nadie realmente sabe por cuánto tiempo los precios del petróleo continuaran apoyando a las tasas hipotecarias bajas. En un artículo en el New York Times, el autor señaló el hecho que “Agregar ciento de miles de millones de dólares a los gastos de consumo” puede empezar a tener “efecto contrario” en las tasas mientras que la economía continúe fortaleciéndose.

“Si las compañías empiezan a contratar otra vez, y los salarios aumentan – es cuando el nivel de todas las tasas de interés en los Estados Unidos puede aumentar”.

No espere demasiado

Las tasas de interés bajas que actualmente estamos experimentando no se van a quedar para siempre. Las proyecciones actuales de Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, NAR a y la Asociación de Banqueros Hipotecarios todos ellos están de acuerdo que las tasas de interés van a aumentar entre el 4.3 a 5.4 % para finales de 2015.

En conclusión

NAR informo: “con el precio de casa promedio de $205,300, una caída de 0.75 por ciento en las tasas hipotecarias producirá ahorros de cerca de $1,000 anualmente”.

Si usted está en posición de comprar una casa asegúrese que usted se reúne con su profesional en bienes raíces local con su dedo en el pulso de lo que está pasando en el mercado. No deje que un retraso en la compra impacte el futuro financiero de su familia.

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Why Have Interest Rates Dropped? | Keeping Current Matters

Los titulares están de acuerdo, las tasas de interés hipotecarias han caído sustancialmente por debajo de las proyecciones iniciales. Muchos de los que han considerado comprar una casa o mudarse a la casa de sus sueños, tal vez piensen que deben esperar a comprar, porque las tasas pueden seguir cayendo.

Un artículo reciente en el blog the Economists’ Outlook por la Asociación Nacional de REALTORS® (NAR) proporciona la perspicacia en un factor importante en la disminución de las tasas de interés, el precio del petróleo crudo.

“Desde enero 5, 2015 La Administración Estadounidense de Información de Energía (EIA) informó que el precio de la gasolina regular fue $2.20 por galón, lo más bajo desde que los precios del gas alcanzaron su máximo a cerca de $4 por galón en Mayo 2011.”

Usted tal vez se ha dado cuenta que llenar su tanque de gasolina se ha convertido sustancialmente menos costoso en los últimos meses. Un cambio bienvenido del cerca de $5 por galón que muchos estadounidenses estaban pagando para esta época del año pasado. Se proyecta que el promedio de los hogares estadounidenses ahorrara alrededor de $550 en 2015.

Entonces ¿Qué tiene esto que ver con las tasas de interés?

NAR explica la correlación así:

“Los precios bajos del petróleo significan tasas bajas de inflación, que empujan hacia abajo las tasas hipotecarias”.

Basado en la encuesta hipotecaria semanal de Freddie Mac a partir de Enero 22, 2015, el promedio de las tasas fijas a 30 años era de 3.63 % y el promedio de las tasas fijas a 15 años era de 2.93 %.

“La caída en los precios del petróleo es generalmente positivo para los hogares mediante los ahorro del gas y al bajar los pagos hipotecarios. Los ahorros van a aumentar los gastos de consumo en otras áreas. Pero tal vez pueda haber algunos despidos en estados productores de petróleo”.

¿Por cuánto tiempo las tasas permanecerán bajas?

Nadie realmente sabe por cuánto tiempo los precios del petróleo continuaran apoyando a las tasas hipotecarias bajas. En un artículo en el New York Times, el autor señaló el hecho que “Agregar ciento de miles de millones de dólares a los gastos de consumo” puede empezar a tener “efecto contrario” en las tasas mientras que la economía continúe fortaleciéndose.

“Si las compañías empiezan a contratar otra vez, y los salarios aumentan – es cuando el nivel de todas las tasas de interés en los Estados Unidos puede aumentar”.

No espere demasiado

Las tasas de interés bajas que actualmente estamos experimentando no se van a quedar para siempre. Las proyecciones actuales de Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, NAR a y la Asociación de Banqueros Hipotecarios todos ellos están de acuerdo que las tasas de interés van a aumentar entre el 4.3 a 5.4 % para finales de 2015.

En conclusión

NAR informo: “con el precio de casa promedio de $205,300, una caída de 0.75 por ciento en las tasas hipotecarias producirá ahorros de cerca de $1,000 anualmente”.

Si usted está en posición de comprar una casa asegúrese que usted se reúne con su profesional en bienes raíces local con su dedo en el pulso de lo que está pasando en el mercado. No deje que un retraso en la compra impacte el futuro financiero de su familia.

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¿Por qué han caído las tasas de interés?

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A medida que terminamos 2014, parece que el mercado de bienes raíces esta nuevamente en tierra firme y listo para avanzar en los próximos años. La fuerza del mercado puede ser vista usando dos métricas: la proyección del valor de las casas y la proyección de las ventas de las casas.

Recientemente informamos que la Encuesta de la Expectativa de los Precios de las Casas revelo que el valor futuro de las casas va a continuar apreciando de buena forma. Hoy queremos mirar las proyecciones en el número de ventas de las casas (existentes y construcciones nuevas) que vamos a ver durante los próximos dos años. Investigamos cuales son las proyecciones de la Asociación Nacional de Realtors (NAR por sus siglas en inglés) Freddie Mac y la Asociación de Banqueros Hipotecarios (MBA por sus siglas en inglés) para la industria de la vivienda en el futuro. Esto es lo que encontramos:

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Todas las tres entidades ven el número de las ventas aumentando en 2015 y 2016. Esto es una prueba más que el mercado de bienes raíces está de vuelta.
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A medida que terminamos 2014, parece que el mercado de bienes raíces esta nuevamente en tierra firme y listo para avanzar en los próximos años. La fuerza del mercado puede ser vista usando dos métricas: la proyección del valor de las casas y la proyección de las ventas de las casas.

Recientemente informamos que la Encuesta de la Expectativa de los Precios de las Casas revelo que el valor futuro de las casas va a continuar apreciando de buena forma. Hoy queremos mirar las proyecciones en el número de ventas de las casas (existentes y construcciones nuevas) que vamos a ver durante los próximos dos años. Investigamos cuales son las proyecciones de la Asociación Nacional de Realtors (NAR por sus siglas en inglés) Freddie Mac y la Asociación de Banqueros Hipotecarios (MBA por sus siglas en inglés) para la industria de la vivienda en el futuro. Esto es lo que encontramos:

Graph 12214SP

Todas las tres entidades ven el número de las ventas aumentando en 2015 y 2016. Esto es una prueba más que el mercado de bienes raíces está de vuelta.
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El mercado de bienes raíces ha dado vuelta a la esquina

A medida que terminamos 2014, parece que el mercado de bienes raíces esta nuevamente en tierra firme y listo para avanzar en los próximos años. La fuerza del mercado puede ser vista usando dos métricas: la proyección del valor de las casas y la p...
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Un estudio realizado recientemente por The Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard revelo que cuando a los inquilinos se les preguntaron porque ellos no planean ser propietarios en el futuro, las restricciones financieras fue la respuesta más común, que los beneficios percibidos por el estilo de vida que ellos reciben al alquilar. Hoy, queremos repasar esos desafíos financieros y ver si podemos disipar algunos miedos y también aclarar algunos conceptos erróneos. Aquí están las cuatro causas financieras principales que hacen que los inquilinos no compren:

Usted no puede pagar por una casa

Más del 50 % de los inquilinos consideran esto como una barrera financiera para ser propietario de casa. Sin embargo, estudio tras estudio nos han demostrado que existen malentendidos importantes sobre lo que se requiere para comprar una casa.

El malentendido mayor es la cantidad de la cuota inicial requerida. Una encuesta reciente revelo que 44 % de los encuestados creen que 20 % de cuota inicial era requerida. En la actualidad, hay hipotecas disponibles con tan poco como 5 % de cuota inicial (y hasta el 3 % en algunas situaciones).

La misma encuesta revelo que 30 % de los encuestados creen que solo individuos con ‘ingresos altos’ pueden obtener una hipoteca. En la actualidad, existen varios programas creados intencionalmente para ayudar a familias con ingresos moderados a comprar una casa propia (mire por ejemplo el programa de FHA).

Usted no tiene suficiente crédito para obtener una hipoteca

La encuesta mencionada anteriormente demuestra que 64% de los encuestados creen que ellos deben tener “muy buen” puntaje de crédito para comprar una casa. La mayoría de las personas no se dan cuenta que el puntaje de crédito promedio de los préstamos que cerraron ha bajado 24 puntos en los últimos dos años. Para más información sobre el puntaje de crédito haga clic aquí.

No es un buen momento para comprar una casa

Puede ser difícil determinar cuándo es el momento adecuado para comprar una casa solo con un puro cálculo financiero. Hay dos elementos del costo de una casa: el precio de la casa y la tasa de interés hipotecaria. Cuando se considera una compra, usted quiere tener por lo menos una indicación de hacia donde se dirigen los precios y las tasas hipotecarias. De acuerdo con más de 100 expertos, el valor de las casas se espera que aumente casi un 20 % de aquí a 2018. Y Freddie Mac recientemente proyecto que las tasas hipotecarias van a estar un punto porcentual más alto para esta época el próximo año.

Con los precios y las tasas de interés proyectados para aumentar, ahora es el momento perfecto para comprar una casa.

Es más barato alquilar que comprar

Ese es un mito que no quiere terminar. Sin embargo, Trulia recientemente informo que, de hecho, comprar es en realidad considerablemente más barato que alquilar. Esto es lo que dijeron:

“Ser propietario de casa sigue siendo más barato que alquilar a nivel nacional y en todas las 100 áreas metropolitanas. De hecho, comprar es 38 % más barato que alquilar ahora, comparado con 35 % más barato que alquilar hace un año atrás”.

En conclusión

Si usted está pensando en comprar, obtenga los hechos con un profesional capacitado. Usted puede ser gratamente sorprendido por lo que va a averiguar.

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Un estudio realizado recientemente por The Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard revelo que cuando a los inquilinos se les preguntaron porque ellos no planean ser propietarios en el futuro, las restricciones financieras fue la respuesta más común, que los beneficios percibidos por el estilo de vida que ellos reciben al alquilar. Hoy, queremos repasar esos desafíos financieros y ver si podemos disipar algunos miedos y también aclarar algunos conceptos erróneos. Aquí están las cuatro causas financieras principales que hacen que los inquilinos no compren:

Usted no puede pagar por una casa

Más del 50 % de los inquilinos consideran esto como una barrera financiera para ser propietario de casa. Sin embargo, estudio tras estudio nos han demostrado que existen malentendidos importantes sobre lo que se requiere para comprar una casa.

El malentendido mayor es la cantidad de la cuota inicial requerida. Una encuesta reciente revelo que 44 % de los encuestados creen que 20 % de cuota inicial era requerida. En la actualidad, hay hipotecas disponibles con tan poco como 5 % de cuota inicial (y hasta el 3 % en algunas situaciones).

La misma encuesta revelo que 30 % de los encuestados creen que solo individuos con ‘ingresos altos’ pueden obtener una hipoteca. En la actualidad, existen varios programas creados intencionalmente para ayudar a familias con ingresos moderados a comprar una casa propia (mire por ejemplo el programa de FHA).

Usted no tiene suficiente crédito para obtener una hipoteca

La encuesta mencionada anteriormente demuestra que 64% de los encuestados creen que ellos deben tener “muy buen” puntaje de crédito para comprar una casa. La mayoría de las personas no se dan cuenta que el puntaje de crédito promedio de los préstamos que cerraron ha bajado 24 puntos en los últimos dos años. Para más información sobre el puntaje de crédito haga clic aquí.

No es un buen momento para comprar una casa

Puede ser difícil determinar cuándo es el momento adecuado para comprar una casa solo con un puro cálculo financiero. Hay dos elementos del costo de una casa: el precio de la casa y la tasa de interés hipotecaria. Cuando se considera una compra, usted quiere tener por lo menos una indicación de hacia donde se dirigen los precios y las tasas hipotecarias. De acuerdo con más de 100 expertos, el valor de las casas se espera que aumente casi un 20 % de aquí a 2018. Y Freddie Mac recientemente proyecto que las tasas hipotecarias van a estar un punto porcentual más alto para esta época el próximo año.

Con los precios y las tasas de interés proyectados para aumentar, ahora es el momento perfecto para comprar una casa.

Es más barato alquilar que comprar

Ese es un mito que no quiere terminar. Sin embargo, Trulia recientemente informo que, de hecho, comprar es en realidad considerablemente más barato que alquilar. Esto es lo que dijeron:

“Ser propietario de casa sigue siendo más barato que alquilar a nivel nacional y en todas las 100 áreas metropolitanas. De hecho, comprar es 38 % más barato que alquilar ahora, comparado con 35 % más barato que alquilar hace un año atrás”.

En conclusión

Si usted está pensando en comprar, obtenga los hechos con un profesional capacitado. Usted puede ser gratamente sorprendido por lo que va a averiguar.

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Desacreditando 4 mitos sobre la compra de una casa

Un estudio realizado recientemente por The Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard revelo que cuando a los inquilinos se les preguntaron porque ellos no planean ser propietarios en el futuro, las restricciones financieras fu...
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(English) What You Don't Know About Your Credit Score... Could Cost You!

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    [agents_bottom_line] => 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent | Keeping Current Matters

Sea que usted este comprando o vendiendo una casa, el proceso puede ser desafiante. Por eso siempre sugerimos que contrate los servicios de un profesional en bienes raíces al emprender una posible mudanza de casa. Sin embargo, no todos los agentes de bienes raíces son iguales. Una familia debe de asegurarse que contrata alguien que realmente entiende el mercado de la vivienda actual, no solo eso, pero que sabe conectar los puntos para explicar cómo las condiciones del mercado pueden afectar su decisión.

¿Cómo puede usted asegurarse que tiene un agente que cumple con estos requisitos?

Aquí están algunas preguntas que todos los profesionales en bienes raíces deben estar capacitados para contestar a sus clientes y usuarios:
  • ¿Están los valores de las casas acercándose a una nueva burbuja o continuara la apreciación?
  • ¿Es mejor para un comprador por primera vez o para un comprador que quiere algo más grande esperar hasta que ahorre una cuota inicial más grande antes de comprar una casa?
  • ¿Cómo estarán probablemente las tasas hipotecarias a 30 años en 12 meses?
  • ¿Por qué necesito un agente cuando fácilmente puedo encontrar una casa por internet yo mismo?
  • ¿Sigue siendo el comprar una casa una buena inversión para mi familia?
Asegúrese que usted contrata un agente que puede contestar preguntas como las anteriores. Eso garantizara que el proceso de la compra o la venta de la casa va a ser más fácil para usted y su familia. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent | Keeping Current Matters Sea que usted este comprando o vendiendo una casa, el proceso puede ser desafiante. Por eso siempre sugerimos que contrate los servicios de un profesional en bienes raíces al emprender una posible mudanza de casa. Sin embargo, no todos los agentes de bienes raíces son iguales. Una familia debe de asegurarse que contrata alguien que realmente entiende el mercado de la vivienda actual, no solo eso, pero que sabe conectar los puntos para explicar cómo las condiciones del mercado pueden afectar su decisión. ¿Cómo puede usted asegurarse que tiene un agente que cumple con estos requisitos? Aquí están algunas preguntas que todos los profesionales en bienes raíces deben estar capacitados para contestar a sus clientes y usuarios:
  • ¿Están los valores de las casas acercándose a una nueva burbuja o continuara la apreciación?
  • ¿Es mejor para un comprador por primera vez o para un comprador que quiere algo más grande esperar hasta que ahorre una cuota inicial más grande antes de comprar una casa?
  • ¿Cómo estarán probablemente las tasas hipotecarias a 30 años en 12 meses?
  • ¿Por qué necesito un agente cuando fácilmente puedo encontrar una casa por internet yo mismo?
  • ¿Sigue siendo el comprar una casa una buena inversión para mi familia?
Asegúrese que usted contrata un agente que puede contestar preguntas como las anteriores. Eso garantizara que el proceso de la compra o la venta de la casa va a ser más fácil para usted y su familia. [created_at] => 2014-09-04T06:00:45Z [description] => Sea que usted este comprando o vendiendo una casa, el proceso puede ser desafiante. Por eso siempre sugerimos que contrate los servicios de un profesional en bienes raíces al emprender una posible mudanza de casa. Sin embargo, no todos los agente... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 122 [published_at] => 2014-09-04T10:00:45Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 5-questions-you-should-ask-your-real-estate-agent [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => 5 Preguntas que usted debe hacer a su agente de bienes raíces [updated_at] => 2014-09-04T14:07:06Z [url] => /es/2014/09/04/5-questions-you-should-ask-your-real-estate-agent/ )

5 Preguntas que usted debe hacer a su agente de bienes raíces

Sea que usted este comprando o vendiendo una casa, el proceso puede ser desafiante. Por eso siempre sugerimos que contrate los servicios de un profesional en bienes raíces al emprender una posible mudanza de casa. Sin embargo, no todos los agente...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => Millennials: Millennials: How Many are Actually ‘Living with their Parents’ | Keeping Current Matters

Every day we are pleasantly surprised with the research coming forward regarding the Millennial generation. Whether it was the over-exaggeration of the student debt challenge, the misbelief that they are not yet ready to buy or the under estimation of their actual home purchases, evidence is beginning to debunk the myths many have held about this generation and homeownership. Now, one more strongly held belief is being questioned.

Do Millennials Live in their Parents Basements?

It seems not as many as once was reported. Our friends at Calculated Risk (CR) alerted us to a post by Derek Thompson in the Atlantic: The Misguided Freakout About Basement-Dwelling Millennials. The article explains that according to the Census Reports:
“It is important to note that the Current Population Survey counts students living in dormitories as living in their parents' home.”
What?!? If you live in a college dorm, the census counts you as living with your parents. Thompson has some fun with this when he explains:
“When you were adjusting to your freshman roommate, you were ‘living with your parents’. When you snagged that sweet triple with your best friends in grad housing, you were ‘living with your parents’. That one time you launched butt-rattling bottle rockets at the stroke of midnight off your fraternity roof? I hope you didn't make too much noise. After all, you were ‘living with your parents’."

The data is “Criminally Misleading”

According to Thompson, the counting of those living in college dorms as living with their parents is “criminally misleading”. He explains that part of the increase in these numbers is actually attributed to the fact that more people are attending college:
“[T]he share of 25- to 29-year-olds with a bachelor degree has grown by almost 50 percent since the early 1980s. More than 84 percent of today's 27-year-olds spend at least some time in college and now 40 percent have a bachelor's or associate's degree. More young people going to school means more young people living in dorms, which means more young people ‘living with their parents’, according to the weird Census.”
Thompson then goes on to reveal that:
"[T]he share of 18-to-24-year-olds living at home who aren't in college has declined since 1986. But the share of college students living "at home" (i.e.: in dorms, often) has increased. So the Millennials-living-in-our-parents meme is almost entirely a result of higher college attendance.” (emphasis added)

The Other Side of the Argument

However, Trulia’s chief economist Jed Kolko, doesn’t totally agree. In a post in response to the Thompson article, Kolko explains:
“The Current Population Survey’s (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) counts college students who are living in dorms as living with their parents, and college enrollment has indeed gone up. But it does not follow that basement-dwelling millennials are a myth. The ASEC and other Census data show that after adjusting for college enrollment and for dormitory living, millennials were more likely to live with parents in 2012 and 2013 than at any other time for which a consistent data series is available.”

Bottom Line

There are more Millennials living with their parents than ever before. However, the numbers being quoted by some seem to be exaggerated. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Millennials: Millennials: How Many are Actually ‘Living with their Parents’ | Keeping Current Matters Every day we are pleasantly surprised with the research coming forward regarding the Millennial generation. Whether it was the over-exaggeration of the student debt challenge, the misbelief that they are not yet ready to buy or the under estimation of their actual home purchases, evidence is beginning to debunk the myths many have held about this generation and homeownership. Now, one more strongly held belief is being questioned.

Do Millennials Live in their Parents Basements?

It seems not as many as once was reported. Our friends at Calculated Risk (CR) alerted us to a post by Derek Thompson in the Atlantic: The Misguided Freakout About Basement-Dwelling Millennials. The article explains that according to the Census Reports:
“It is important to note that the Current Population Survey counts students living in dormitories as living in their parents' home.”
What?!? If you live in a college dorm, the census counts you as living with your parents. Thompson has some fun with this when he explains:
“When you were adjusting to your freshman roommate, you were ‘living with your parents’. When you snagged that sweet triple with your best friends in grad housing, you were ‘living with your parents’. That one time you launched butt-rattling bottle rockets at the stroke of midnight off your fraternity roof? I hope you didn't make too much noise. After all, you were ‘living with your parents’."

The data is “Criminally Misleading”

According to Thompson, the counting of those living in college dorms as living with their parents is “criminally misleading”. He explains that part of the increase in these numbers is actually attributed to the fact that more people are attending college:
“[T]he share of 25- to 29-year-olds with a bachelor degree has grown by almost 50 percent since the early 1980s. More than 84 percent of today's 27-year-olds spend at least some time in college and now 40 percent have a bachelor's or associate's degree. More young people going to school means more young people living in dorms, which means more young people ‘living with their parents’, according to the weird Census.”
Thompson then goes on to reveal that:
"[T]he share of 18-to-24-year-olds living at home who aren't in college has declined since 1986. But the share of college students living "at home" (i.e.: in dorms, often) has increased. So the Millennials-living-in-our-parents meme is almost entirely a result of higher college attendance.” (emphasis added)

The Other Side of the Argument

However, Trulia’s chief economist Jed Kolko, doesn’t totally agree. In a post in response to the Thompson article, Kolko explains:
“The Current Population Survey’s (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) counts college students who are living in dorms as living with their parents, and college enrollment has indeed gone up. But it does not follow that basement-dwelling millennials are a myth. The ASEC and other Census data show that after adjusting for college enrollment and for dormitory living, millennials were more likely to live with parents in 2012 and 2013 than at any other time for which a consistent data series is available.”

Bottom Line

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Millennials: How Many are Actually ‘Living with their Parents’

Every day we are pleasantly surprised with the research coming forward regarding the Millennial generation. Whether it was the over-exaggeration of the student debt challenge, the misbelief that they are not yet ready to buy or the under estimati...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) When Character is More Valuable than Competence | Keeping Current Matters

Today we are pleased to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Enjoy!

It was her 80th birthday and as Sue's family gathered around in celebration, she announced a major decision. After years of toying with the idea, she had come to the conclusion that now - yes, now - was the proper time for her to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC).

Although they were a bit surprised, Sue's two adult children (both seniors themselves) nodded to each other and expressed relief that their mother would have access to the support and care she needed. Both admitted to a bit of worry about her living alone since their dad died, especially as they both traveled extensively and were not available to see her or care for her on a regular basis.

But, of course, they all realized that such a move would require a massive commitment of time and energy, with the first necessary step being to find a good real estate agent to help sell the longtime family home.

Sue mentioned that she was acquainted with an agent she had met at church and who regularly sent her mailings. The agent seemed quite nice and professional, had won numerous awards, was active in the community, and owned a variety of impressive-looking credentials. You know, she had a whole bunch of letters and acronyms at the end of her name.

Sue and her children arranged for a meeting with the agent, and while she was clearly competent and well-educated in her field, Sue just couldn't get past a nagging feeling that something was amiss. The agent was nice enough, but throughout Sue's entire life, she had tended to gravitate toward doing business only with those to whom she felt some sort of connection. Perhaps it was something she had learned from her father, a man who valued relationships in business dealings as much or more than mere competence. Not only did she want help, but she also wanted to feel a special sort of bond and trust.

The practice had served her well throughout life and now - with such an important transaction - she wasn't about to change her approach.

Sue scanned the yellow pages, spoke on the phone with a few agents, and even met with another over coffee, but still she couldn't find the sensation of trust and comfort she desired. She even did a couple of quick internet searches leaving her feeling confused and frustrated. It occurred to Sue's daughter that perhaps the CCRC that was to be Sue's new home would be able to provide a recommendation for a good agent. Indeed, they did, and that's when she met Joe.

Joe was different

He arrived at her home and immediately the two hit it off. Sue hired Joe to list and sell her house and as he began to take his leave, Sue touched him gently on the arm and said "Thank you, Joe. You are different than other agents I've met with," she smiled. "I don't know exactly what it is, but I feel I can truly trust you to help me make this move." Sue's home sold quickly, and with Joe's help, she arranged for an estate liquidator to sell the belongings she no longer needed. He also arranged for a moving company to pack and transport what was needed to Sue's new apartment at the retirement community, and made sure she was content in her new home. A few days later, Sue's children visited their mother, breathed a sigh of relief that everything seemed under control, that a large project was complete and that - most importantly - Mom was happy, healthy,  and safe. Her daughter (who admittedly had been a bit annoyed at Sue's "pickiness" in choosing an agent) smiled and remarked that Sue had made a fine decision in choosing Joe to spearhead the sale and move. "But Mom," Sue's son asked. "How did you make your decision? Why did you choose him?" Sue dug into her purse and drew out the list of notes she had made while interviewing Joe: When Character is More Valuable than Competence | Keeping Current Matters As her daughters looked at the list, Sue remarked "I felt 'OK' with the other agents. They were undoubtedly good at their jobs. But I wanted someone who was good for ME too." And thus ends the happy story of Sue, a senior whose outlook on doing business mirrors that of most of her generation, nearly all of whom value a firm handshake and "good vibes" as much as they do hard numbers and competency.

Bottom Line

As real estate professionals serving seniors, it's important that we understand that what makes for a great partnership, truly is in the eyes of our clients. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 34 [name] => Mercado de la tercera edad [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => senior-market [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) When Character is More Valuable than Competence | Keeping Current Matters Today we are pleased to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Enjoy! It was her 80th birthday and as Sue's family gathered around in celebration, she announced a major decision. After years of toying with the idea, she had come to the conclusion that now - yes, now - was the proper time for her to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Although they were a bit surprised, Sue's two adult children (both seniors themselves) nodded to each other and expressed relief that their mother would have access to the support and care she needed. Both admitted to a bit of worry about her living alone since their dad died, especially as they both traveled extensively and were not available to see her or care for her on a regular basis. But, of course, they all realized that such a move would require a massive commitment of time and energy, with the first necessary step being to find a good real estate agent to help sell the longtime family home. Sue mentioned that she was acquainted with an agent she had met at church and who regularly sent her mailings. The agent seemed quite nice and professional, had won numerous awards, was active in the community, and owned a variety of impressive-looking credentials. You know, she had a whole bunch of letters and acronyms at the end of her name. Sue and her children arranged for a meeting with the agent, and while she was clearly competent and well-educated in her field, Sue just couldn't get past a nagging feeling that something was amiss. The agent was nice enough, but throughout Sue's entire life, she had tended to gravitate toward doing business only with those to whom she felt some sort of connection. Perhaps it was something she had learned from her father, a man who valued relationships in business dealings as much or more than mere competence. Not only did she want help, but she also wanted to feel a special sort of bond and trust. The practice had served her well throughout life and now - with such an important transaction - she wasn't about to change her approach. Sue scanned the yellow pages, spoke on the phone with a few agents, and even met with another over coffee, but still she couldn't find the sensation of trust and comfort she desired. She even did a couple of quick internet searches leaving her feeling confused and frustrated. It occurred to Sue's daughter that perhaps the CCRC that was to be Sue's new home would be able to provide a recommendation for a good agent. Indeed, they did, and that's when she met Joe.

Joe was different

He arrived at her home and immediately the two hit it off. Sue hired Joe to list and sell her house and as he began to take his leave, Sue touched him gently on the arm and said "Thank you, Joe. You are different than other agents I've met with," she smiled. "I don't know exactly what it is, but I feel I can truly trust you to help me make this move." Sue's home sold quickly, and with Joe's help, she arranged for an estate liquidator to sell the belongings she no longer needed. He also arranged for a moving company to pack and transport what was needed to Sue's new apartment at the retirement community, and made sure she was content in her new home. A few days later, Sue's children visited their mother, breathed a sigh of relief that everything seemed under control, that a large project was complete and that - most importantly - Mom was happy, healthy,  and safe. Her daughter (who admittedly had been a bit annoyed at Sue's "pickiness" in choosing an agent) smiled and remarked that Sue had made a fine decision in choosing Joe to spearhead the sale and move. "But Mom," Sue's son asked. "How did you make your decision? Why did you choose him?" Sue dug into her purse and drew out the list of notes she had made while interviewing Joe: When Character is More Valuable than Competence | Keeping Current Matters As her daughters looked at the list, Sue remarked "I felt 'OK' with the other agents. They were undoubtedly good at their jobs. But I wanted someone who was good for ME too." And thus ends the happy story of Sue, a senior whose outlook on doing business mirrors that of most of her generation, nearly all of whom value a firm handshake and "good vibes" as much as they do hard numbers and competency.

Bottom Line

As real estate professionals serving seniors, it's important that we understand that what makes for a great partnership, truly is in the eyes of our clients. [created_at] => 2014-07-10T06:00:36Z [description] => (English) Today we are pleased to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Enjoy! It was her 80th birthday and as Sue's family gathered around in celebration, sh... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 82 [published_at] => 2014-07-10T10:00:36Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => when-character-is-more-valuable-than-competence [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) When Character is More Valuable than Competence [updated_at] => 2014-07-09T19:01:55Z [url] => /es/2014/07/10/when-character-is-more-valuable-than-competence/ )

(English) When Character is More Valuable than Competence

(English) Today we are pleased to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Enjoy! It was her 80th birthday and as Sue's family gathered around in celebration, sh...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Millennials & Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong! | Keeping Current Matters

For almost a year now, we have been trying to debunk the myth that student debt is keeping the vast majority of Millennials from purchasing a home.

We explained that Millennials have purchased more homes over a recent twelve month period than any other generation as was reported by the National Association of Realtors).

We explained that the homeownership rate of people currently between the ages of 25-29 is 34.3%. That is higher than the 33.6% rate members of the previous generation (people currently between the ages of 45-49) achieved when they were that age (as per John Burns Consulting).

We explained that a recent survey showed that almost three out of every four (74%) young adults between the ages of 18-34 plan to buy a home in the next five years with 32% planning to do it in the next twelve months.

However, no matter how hard we tried, the same recourse was trumpeted back at us – What about student debt?

The good news is that the real facts about student debt are coming to light. Last week, The New York Times posted an article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different from the Clichés. This article went into great depth regarding the findings of a new study just released by the Brookings Institution, Is a Student Loan Crisis on the Horizon? which looked at data through 2010. The NYT article quoted key elements of the report:
  • 58% of young-adult households have less than $10,000 in debt. An additional 18% have between $10,000 and $20,000
  • 36% of households with people between the ages of 20 and 40 had education debt, up from 14% in 1989. Some of the increase stems from the good news that more people are going to college.
  • Taking financial aid into account, the average tuition at private (nonprofit) colleges has not increased any faster than overall inflation over the last decade.
  • Because the incomes of college graduates have grown since the early 1990s, the share of income that a typical student debtor has to devote to loan payments is only marginally higher than it was in the early 1990s — and somewhat lower than it was in late 1990s. It was 3.5% in 1992, 4.3% in 1998 and 4% in 2010.
  • The burden for the people with the most debt is significantly lower today than two decades ago. Someone at the 90th percentile of debt had to devote 15% of their income to repayment in 2010, down from 20% in 1992.
Bottom Line The authors of the actual study put it simply in their conclusion: “Despite the widely held belief that circumstances for borrowers with student loan debt are growing worse over time, our findings reveal no evidence in support of this narrative. In fact, the average growth in lifetime income among households with student loan debt easily exceeds the average growth in debt, suggesting that, all else equal, households with debt today are in a better financial position than households with debt were two decades ago. Furthermore, the incidence of burdensome monthly payments does not appear to have become more widespread over the last two decades.” [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Millennials & Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong! | Keeping Current Matters For almost a year now, we have been trying to debunk the myth that student debt is keeping the vast majority of Millennials from purchasing a home. We explained that Millennials have purchased more homes over a recent twelve month period than any other generation as was reported by the National Association of Realtors). We explained that the homeownership rate of people currently between the ages of 25-29 is 34.3%. That is higher than the 33.6% rate members of the previous generation (people currently between the ages of 45-49) achieved when they were that age (as per John Burns Consulting). We explained that a recent survey showed that almost three out of every four (74%) young adults between the ages of 18-34 plan to buy a home in the next five years with 32% planning to do it in the next twelve months. However, no matter how hard we tried, the same recourse was trumpeted back at us – What about student debt? The good news is that the real facts about student debt are coming to light. Last week, The New York Times posted an article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different from the Clichés. This article went into great depth regarding the findings of a new study just released by the Brookings Institution, Is a Student Loan Crisis on the Horizon? which looked at data through 2010. The NYT article quoted key elements of the report:
  • 58% of young-adult households have less than $10,000 in debt. An additional 18% have between $10,000 and $20,000
  • 36% of households with people between the ages of 20 and 40 had education debt, up from 14% in 1989. Some of the increase stems from the good news that more people are going to college.
  • Taking financial aid into account, the average tuition at private (nonprofit) colleges has not increased any faster than overall inflation over the last decade.
  • Because the incomes of college graduates have grown since the early 1990s, the share of income that a typical student debtor has to devote to loan payments is only marginally higher than it was in the early 1990s — and somewhat lower than it was in late 1990s. It was 3.5% in 1992, 4.3% in 1998 and 4% in 2010.
  • The burden for the people with the most debt is significantly lower today than two decades ago. Someone at the 90th percentile of debt had to devote 15% of their income to repayment in 2010, down from 20% in 1992.
Bottom Line The authors of the actual study put it simply in their conclusion: “Despite the widely held belief that circumstances for borrowers with student loan debt are growing worse over time, our findings reveal no evidence in support of this narrative. In fact, the average growth in lifetime income among households with student loan debt easily exceeds the average growth in debt, suggesting that, all else equal, households with debt today are in a better financial position than households with debt were two decades ago. Furthermore, the incidence of burdensome monthly payments does not appear to have become more widespread over the last two decades.” [created_at] => 2014-06-30T06:00:50Z [description] => (English) For almost a year now, we have been trying to debunk the myth that student debt is keeping the vast majority of Millennials from purchasing a home. We explained that Millennials have purchased more homes over a recent twelve month pe... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 74 [published_at] => 2014-06-30T10:00:50Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => millennials-and-student-debt-we-knew-they-were-wrong [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Millennials and Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong! [updated_at] => 2014-06-30T14:55:41Z [url] => /es/2014/06/30/millennials-and-student-debt-we-knew-they-were-wrong/ )

(English) Millennials and Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong!

(English) For almost a year now, we have been trying to debunk the myth that student debt is keeping the vast majority of Millennials from purchasing a home. We explained that Millennials have purchased more homes over a recent twelve month pe...
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Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. Demand is Strong

There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel off dramatically in December, January and February, has begun to increase again over the last few months. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply is still under the historical number of 6 months’ supply. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen.  Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate in the low 4’s right now. Rates are projected to be over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market and pricing it so it sells. Perhaps, the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now | The KCM Crew Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. Demand is Strong

There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel off dramatically in December, January and February, has begun to increase again over the last few months. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply is still under the historical number of 6 months’ supply. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen.  Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate in the low 4’s right now. Rates are projected to be over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market and pricing it so it sells. Perhaps, the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. [created_at] => 2014-06-02T06:00:08Z [description] => (English) Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to se... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 54 [published_at] => 2014-06-02T10:00:08Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 5-reasons-to-sell-now-3 [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now [updated_at] => 2014-05-29T18:25:58Z [url] => /es/2014/06/02/5-reasons-to-sell-now-3/ )

(English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now

(English) Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to se...
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Confusion2Do as I Say… not as I Do

This adage could be no truer today after it has been reported, in a recent Herald Tribune article, that when it came to selling his Florida mansion, Al Bennati, the longtime chief executive of BuyOwner.com, has chosen to list his home with a local real estate agent. BuyOwner.com is one of many websites out there now that encourage home owners that they do not need to enlist the help of a professional agent to be able to sell their home. They go as far as to tell homeowners:
"BuyOwner.com allows you to reach the most potential buyers in the shortest amount of time, in the most effective (the Internet) and most cost effective manner (no commission!) possible."
Let’s break down that statement:

Myth #1 – The internet is the most effective way to sell your home

Many have said that, with the introduction of home search on the internet, hiring an agent is no longer a necessity. When the time came to list his own home, Bennati went against his own advice saying:
"To sell a home of this magnitude, it needs to be done by a person and a company that reaches buyers of this caliber."

Myth #2 – FSBO’ing is the most cost effective solution

Without proper exposure to the “right kind of buyers” your home will not sell. Many real estate professionals have elaborate strategies to get your listing in front of exactly who needs to see it. The most recent Home Sellers’ and Buyers’ Profile Report from the National Association of Realtors revealed that, though 92% of buyers search for a home on the internet, 90% still use a real estate professional. This isn’t the first time that a CEO of a major FSBO website has enlisted the help of an agent when the time came to sell their own home. In August of 2011 it was reported that Colby Sambrotto of forsalebyowner.com who, after failing to sell his home using FSBO websites, needed an agent to sell his NYC apartment. And, he got more money!!!!

Bottom Line

Two separate people made fortunes convincing others to sell their home through their FSBO sites. Yet, when it came to selling their own home, they recognized the value of using a real estate professional. There is a reason the real estate industry has been around for centuries: it performs a valuable service. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) We pride ourselves on the quality of real estate information we deliver each and every day. We try to gather empirical evidence to validate the positions we take. We do not use just an anecdotal story to make a point. We also do not get caught up in the sensationalism of the moment. However, today will be different.

Confusion2Do as I Say… not as I Do

This adage could be no truer today after it has been reported, in a recent Herald Tribune article, that when it came to selling his Florida mansion, Al Bennati, the longtime chief executive of BuyOwner.com, has chosen to list his home with a local real estate agent. BuyOwner.com is one of many websites out there now that encourage home owners that they do not need to enlist the help of a professional agent to be able to sell their home. They go as far as to tell homeowners:
"BuyOwner.com allows you to reach the most potential buyers in the shortest amount of time, in the most effective (the Internet) and most cost effective manner (no commission!) possible."
Let’s break down that statement:

Myth #1 – The internet is the most effective way to sell your home

Many have said that, with the introduction of home search on the internet, hiring an agent is no longer a necessity. When the time came to list his own home, Bennati went against his own advice saying:
"To sell a home of this magnitude, it needs to be done by a person and a company that reaches buyers of this caliber."

Myth #2 – FSBO’ing is the most cost effective solution

Without proper exposure to the “right kind of buyers” your home will not sell. Many real estate professionals have elaborate strategies to get your listing in front of exactly who needs to see it. The most recent Home Sellers’ and Buyers’ Profile Report from the National Association of Realtors revealed that, though 92% of buyers search for a home on the internet, 90% still use a real estate professional. This isn’t the first time that a CEO of a major FSBO website has enlisted the help of an agent when the time came to sell their own home. In August of 2011 it was reported that Colby Sambrotto of forsalebyowner.com who, after failing to sell his home using FSBO websites, needed an agent to sell his NYC apartment. And, he got more money!!!!

Bottom Line

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(English) FSBO Millionaires Use Real Estate Agents

(English) We pride ourselves on the quality of real estate information we deliver each and every day. We try to gather empirical evidence to validate the positions we take. We do not use just an anecdotal story to make a point. We also do not get cau...
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1.22 VisualGrowing up it seemed ‘white lies’ were okay while lying was a sin. As children, we sometimes had difficulty understanding where the line was. As we matured, we realized there most definitely was a difference.

If a husband or wife asks if it is okay to invite their parents over for dinner, the spouse would probably say ‘sure’ even if it wasn’t 100% the truth. That was a ‘white lie’. If a young boy dresses up as a monster on Halloween and asks his father if he looks ‘really scary’, it was okay for his dad to say ‘YES’! That was a ‘white lie’.

In both cases, the person telling the ‘white lie’ was saying what the other person wanted to hear. In both cases, there was no harm in not telling the 100% truth. In both cases, it was a ‘white lie’. However, if we are not telling the 100% truth in order to save someone’s feelings AND IT HURTS THEM, we are lying.

What does this have to do with real estate?

We believe there are some in the real estate industry more worried about a homeowner’s feelings than they are about telling the truth about the current value of their home. These agents are not necessarily malicious. They just realize they may disappoint a seller at a listing appointment by telling the truth about what the house will sell for. They find it difficult to deliver tough news. To make sellers feel better, they lie.

Good agents can deliver good news. Great agents know how to deliver tough news.

In today’s real estate market, you need an agent that will tell you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it. You need an agent more worried about your family than they are about your feelings. You need an agent who can get the house sold!

What this means to you

If you are interviewing potential listing agents, demand they tell you the truth. Don’t hire the agent that tells you what you want to hear. Hire the agent that tells you what you need to know. Reward their honesty.

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1.22 VisualGrowing up it seemed ‘white lies’ were okay while lying was a sin. As children, we sometimes had difficulty understanding where the line was. As we matured, we realized there most definitely was a difference.

If a husband or wife asks if it is okay to invite their parents over for dinner, the spouse would probably say ‘sure’ even if it wasn’t 100% the truth. That was a ‘white lie’. If a young boy dresses up as a monster on Halloween and asks his father if he looks ‘really scary’, it was okay for his dad to say ‘YES’! That was a ‘white lie’.

In both cases, the person telling the ‘white lie’ was saying what the other person wanted to hear. In both cases, there was no harm in not telling the 100% truth. In both cases, it was a ‘white lie’. However, if we are not telling the 100% truth in order to save someone’s feelings AND IT HURTS THEM, we are lying.

What does this have to do with real estate?

We believe there are some in the real estate industry more worried about a homeowner’s feelings than they are about telling the truth about the current value of their home. These agents are not necessarily malicious. They just realize they may disappoint a seller at a listing appointment by telling the truth about what the house will sell for. They find it difficult to deliver tough news. To make sellers feel better, they lie.

Good agents can deliver good news. Great agents know how to deliver tough news.

In today’s real estate market, you need an agent that will tell you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it. You need an agent more worried about your family than they are about your feelings. You need an agent who can get the house sold!

What this means to you

If you are interviewing potential listing agents, demand they tell you the truth. Don’t hire the agent that tells you what you want to hear. Hire the agent that tells you what you need to know. Reward their honesty.

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(English) Difference Between a ‘White Lie’ and Lying

(English) Growing up it seemed ‘white lies’ were okay while lying was a sin. As children, we sometimes had difficulty understanding where the line was. As we matured, we realized there most definitely was a difference. If a husband or wife asks if i...
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Mature Couple at ParkSomeone said to me recently, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five.” We chuckled, but the more I thought about it, the more I found myself in full agreement.

With more and more people working beyond traditional retirement age and the advances in modern medicine, the lines between middle and late adulthood are becoming a bit blurred.

What makes this relevant in the world of real estate?

As our population ages, we will see more and more organizations dedicating their marketing efforts toward the “senior” demographic. You have read previous KCM blogs about the various designations agents can earn for this specific purpose, and undoubtedly you have already seen real estate professionals in your market professing to “specialize”.

Reality check — not all seniors are the same.

Just as with using any label, we run the risk of putting people into a category when they may or may not actually belong there. This is especially true of the senior segment. Despite the label of “senior,” there are 3 distinct types of moves you may encounter as a real estate professional — all three involve seniors, but they aren’t based necessarily on age. You see, age is not a good predictor of relocation. Instead, people generally make changes in residence based on life circumstances. Listed below are the three primary types of moves made by those labeled as seniors:

Move #1: Amenity-based

These individuals and/or couples are seeking a certain type of lifestyle and their home is only one component of a much larger picture. When looking to sell, they are usually transferring their equity from one home to the next and can usually either pay cash or put a significant down payment towards their purchase. Depending upon employment status, they may be moving across the country for more appealing climates or seeking a place near an airport making it easier to commute. Some are moving closer to kids and grandkids, while others are moving to destination locations where the family can enjoy visiting. Social engagement, including quality family and friend connectedness, are key decision-making elements.

Move #2: Anticipatory / Planning

As people age, they may begin to experience changes in personal health status or become the caregiver of a spouse requiring additional care. When this occurs, people may find their current home unmanageable or no longer suited for their current situation. Moving means simplifying and making preparations for future care needs and support. With this type of move, seniors are typically looking to either buy or lease a property with minimal maintenance, accessibility features, and in close proximity to quality healthcare. Family members and adult children may be called upon at this stage to assist, and will often have some influence in the relocation process. Access to formal and informal support, as well as low maintenance and accessibility features, are primary decision-making factors.

Move #3: Needs-based

While most people intend to live independently until they die, unfortunately, this reality isn’t always possible. As health declines to the point where more support is needed than can be provided for within the person’s home and community, relocation is necessary. This move may involve selling the personal residence and relocating to a senior living community or into the home of a family member. In many cases, needs-based moves involve caregivers and/or family members as additional decision makers. Late-life moves involving frail elderly or those experiencing illnesses or disease processes can be highly emotionally charged and necessitate a level of empathy in addition to real estate competency. Timing, health status, and caregiver support are keys to decision-making. As you can see from these various different types of moves, not all seniors share the same housing needs and goals. And while specializing in the 55+ housing market appeals to many, there are actually many sub-niche opportunities within the senior segment worth exploring. Regardless of whether you choose to make working with mature home buyers and sellers a part of your overall business plan, with at least 1 in 4 home sellers over the age of 65, there is little doubt you will work with older adults in the course of your general real estate practice. When encountering these opportunities, it will serve you well to consider the three types of moves listed here and evaluate your value proposition accordingly, so that you can be the very best agent possible for your mature clients. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [2] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 34 [name] => Mercado de la tercera edad [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => senior-market [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => We are excited to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger for today. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Mature Couple at ParkSomeone said to me recently, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five.” We chuckled, but the more I thought about it, the more I found myself in full agreement. With more and more people working beyond traditional retirement age and the advances in modern medicine, the lines between middle and late adulthood are becoming a bit blurred.

What makes this relevant in the world of real estate?

As our population ages, we will see more and more organizations dedicating their marketing efforts toward the “senior” demographic. You have read previous KCM blogs about the various designations agents can earn for this specific purpose, and undoubtedly you have already seen real estate professionals in your market professing to “specialize”.

Reality check — not all seniors are the same.

Just as with using any label, we run the risk of putting people into a category when they may or may not actually belong there. This is especially true of the senior segment. Despite the label of “senior,” there are 3 distinct types of moves you may encounter as a real estate professional — all three involve seniors, but they aren’t based necessarily on age. You see, age is not a good predictor of relocation. Instead, people generally make changes in residence based on life circumstances. Listed below are the three primary types of moves made by those labeled as seniors:

Move #1: Amenity-based

These individuals and/or couples are seeking a certain type of lifestyle and their home is only one component of a much larger picture. When looking to sell, they are usually transferring their equity from one home to the next and can usually either pay cash or put a significant down payment towards their purchase. Depending upon employment status, they may be moving across the country for more appealing climates or seeking a place near an airport making it easier to commute. Some are moving closer to kids and grandkids, while others are moving to destination locations where the family can enjoy visiting. Social engagement, including quality family and friend connectedness, are key decision-making elements.

Move #2: Anticipatory / Planning

As people age, they may begin to experience changes in personal health status or become the caregiver of a spouse requiring additional care. When this occurs, people may find their current home unmanageable or no longer suited for their current situation. Moving means simplifying and making preparations for future care needs and support. With this type of move, seniors are typically looking to either buy or lease a property with minimal maintenance, accessibility features, and in close proximity to quality healthcare. Family members and adult children may be called upon at this stage to assist, and will often have some influence in the relocation process. Access to formal and informal support, as well as low maintenance and accessibility features, are primary decision-making factors.

Move #3: Needs-based

While most people intend to live independently until they die, unfortunately, this reality isn’t always possible. As health declines to the point where more support is needed than can be provided for within the person’s home and community, relocation is necessary. This move may involve selling the personal residence and relocating to a senior living community or into the home of a family member. In many cases, needs-based moves involve caregivers and/or family members as additional decision makers. Late-life moves involving frail elderly or those experiencing illnesses or disease processes can be highly emotionally charged and necessitate a level of empathy in addition to real estate competency. Timing, health status, and caregiver support are keys to decision-making. As you can see from these various different types of moves, not all seniors share the same housing needs and goals. And while specializing in the 55+ housing market appeals to many, there are actually many sub-niche opportunities within the senior segment worth exploring. Regardless of whether you choose to make working with mature home buyers and sellers a part of your overall business plan, with at least 1 in 4 home sellers over the age of 65, there is little doubt you will work with older adults in the course of your general real estate practice. When encountering these opportunities, it will serve you well to consider the three types of moves listed here and evaluate your value proposition accordingly, so that you can be the very best agent possible for your mature clients. [created_at] => 2014-05-01T15:37:45Z [description] => We are excited to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger for today. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Someone said to me recently, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five.” We chuckled, but the more I th... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 32 [published_at] => 2014-05-01T15:37:45Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => rethinking-the-55-market [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Rethinking the 55+ Market [updated_at] => 2015-10-05T16:20:48Z [url] => /es/2014/05/01/rethinking-the-55-market/ )

(English) Rethinking the 55+ Market

We are excited to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger for today. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. Someone said to me recently, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five.” We chuckled, but the more I th...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Today, Justin DeCesare returns as our guest blogger.  Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate in La Jolla, CA. - The KCM Crew

Millennials have become an important topic of discussion for media outlets and blogs throughout the Country. While some argue that my generation is blossoming later than our predecessors, optimists such as myself believe that with our rebounding economy will help Millennials finally arrive in the economic arena that allows them the growth potential generations before us were afforded.

While I truly believe Millennials are positioned to become an important force in the new economy, the widening economic policy that minimizes retirement accounts and creates underemployment of Millennials threatens what is now America’s largest demographic.

In his post for MSN, Austin Thompson points out that Millennials are now in peak childbearing age, and from a Real Estate, as well as a parental Standpoint, what goes hand in hand with raising a family is the desire to own a home.

Families want to put down roots. They want to know they have a certain level of security if possible, while growing some form of equity for retirement.

While slashing pensions and lower wages certainly puts a strain on Millennial workers, the ability to purchase Real Estate can still be a saving grace in the Millennial financial planning process.

As agents and brokers, we are meant to advise our clients. We can’t change the fact that outside economic factors can have a negative impact on the lives of our clients. What we can do is try and help Millennials understand that they can take their future, and subsequently their retirement, into their own hands.

Chances are, your average Millennial client, like their parents, will not be starting out with a beach front multi-million dollar estate. Our job, is to help explain the path that starting in smaller affordable homes now will have down the road, how it will help them grow, and how it will help them take control of their livelihood.

Do more than sell my generation a house…help them build a future.
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    [contents] => (English) Today, Justin DeCesare returns as our guest blogger.  Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate in La Jolla, CA. - The KCM Crew

Millennials have become an important topic of discussion for media outlets and blogs throughout the Country. While some argue that my generation is blossoming later than our predecessors, optimists such as myself believe that with our rebounding economy will help Millennials finally arrive in the economic arena that allows them the growth potential generations before us were afforded.

While I truly believe Millennials are positioned to become an important force in the new economy, the widening economic policy that minimizes retirement accounts and creates underemployment of Millennials threatens what is now America’s largest demographic.

In his post for MSN, Austin Thompson points out that Millennials are now in peak childbearing age, and from a Real Estate, as well as a parental Standpoint, what goes hand in hand with raising a family is the desire to own a home.

Families want to put down roots. They want to know they have a certain level of security if possible, while growing some form of equity for retirement.

While slashing pensions and lower wages certainly puts a strain on Millennial workers, the ability to purchase Real Estate can still be a saving grace in the Millennial financial planning process.

As agents and brokers, we are meant to advise our clients. We can’t change the fact that outside economic factors can have a negative impact on the lives of our clients. What we can do is try and help Millennials understand that they can take their future, and subsequently their retirement, into their own hands.

Chances are, your average Millennial client, like their parents, will not be starting out with a beach front multi-million dollar estate. Our job, is to help explain the path that starting in smaller affordable homes now will have down the road, how it will help them grow, and how it will help them take control of their livelihood.

Do more than sell my generation a house…help them build a future.
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Nielsen recently released their report “Millennials – Breaking the Myths” and today I want to focus on the information reported about Hispanic Millennials.

Of the 77 million Millennials, 19% are Hispanic. This group (age 18-36) is the most racially and ethnically diverse than any previous generation. According to this report, Nielsen expects the Hispanic population to grow by 167% by 2050.

Millennials are 14% first generation, and 12% second generation Americans, keeping strong ties to their home country, culture and language. For example:

1. 63% of the Millennials feel it is their responsibility to care for an elderly parent, according to Nielsen: “this is partially tied to the ethnic diversity of the generation. Typically ‘Hispanic and Asian Americans’ have cultural expectations that elderly family members will be cared for by the younger generations.”

This can help you to understand why when a Hispanic Millennial is looking for a home, they are requesting that extra bedroom.

2. 65% of Hispanic Millennials are U.S. Born and are more bilingual than other generations
  • In 2003, 34% were Spanish dominant, 44% English dominant, 22% bilingual
  • In 2013, 31% were Spanish dominant, 31% English dominant, 38% bilingual
“Today, the bilingual Hispanic is the dominant group within these Millennials.” According to this report, this is telling us that “Hispanics are choosing to speak more Spanish and maintain cultural ties.”

Where are they looking for homes?

This report revealed “62% of the Millennials prefer to live in the type of mixed-use communities found in urban centers where they live in close proximity to a mix of shopping, restaurants and offices. This is the first time since the 1920s where the growth in U.S. cities outpaces growth outside of the cities. And, 40 percent say they would like to live in an urban area in the future. The “American Dream” is transitioning from the white picket fence in the suburbs to the historic brownstone stoop in the heart of the city” and the markets with a major concentration of Millennials reflect this desire: Top 10 markets for Millennials (by %):
  • Austin, TX (16%)
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15%)
  • San Diego, CA (15%)
  • Los Angeles, CA (14%)
  • Denver, CO (14%)
  • Washington, DC (14%)
  • Houston, TX (14%)
  • Las Vegas, NV (14%)
  • San Francisco, CA (14%)
  • Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX (14%)
Do you have an urban center in your market place? If you already know that 40 percent say they will like to live in an urban area in the future. Are Hispanic Millennials a part of your business plan? [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Nielsen recently released their report “Millennials – Breaking the Myths” and today I want to focus on the information reported about Hispanic Millennials. Of the 77 million Millennials, 19% are Hispanic. This group (age 18-36) is the most racially and ethnically diverse than any previous generation. According to this report, Nielsen expects the Hispanic population to grow by 167% by 2050. Millennials are 14% first generation, and 12% second generation Americans, keeping strong ties to their home country, culture and language. For example: 1. 63% of the Millennials feel it is their responsibility to care for an elderly parent, according to Nielsen: “this is partially tied to the ethnic diversity of the generation. Typically ‘Hispanic and Asian Americans’ have cultural expectations that elderly family members will be cared for by the younger generations.” This can help you to understand why when a Hispanic Millennial is looking for a home, they are requesting that extra bedroom. 2. 65% of Hispanic Millennials are U.S. Born and are more bilingual than other generations
  • In 2003, 34% were Spanish dominant, 44% English dominant, 22% bilingual
  • In 2013, 31% were Spanish dominant, 31% English dominant, 38% bilingual
“Today, the bilingual Hispanic is the dominant group within these Millennials.” According to this report, this is telling us that “Hispanics are choosing to speak more Spanish and maintain cultural ties.”

Where are they looking for homes?

This report revealed “62% of the Millennials prefer to live in the type of mixed-use communities found in urban centers where they live in close proximity to a mix of shopping, restaurants and offices. This is the first time since the 1920s where the growth in U.S. cities outpaces growth outside of the cities. And, 40 percent say they would like to live in an urban area in the future. The “American Dream” is transitioning from the white picket fence in the suburbs to the historic brownstone stoop in the heart of the city” and the markets with a major concentration of Millennials reflect this desire: Top 10 markets for Millennials (by %):
  • Austin, TX (16%)
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15%)
  • San Diego, CA (15%)
  • Los Angeles, CA (14%)
  • Denver, CO (14%)
  • Washington, DC (14%)
  • Houston, TX (14%)
  • Las Vegas, NV (14%)
  • San Francisco, CA (14%)
  • Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX (14%)
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(English) Hispanic Millennials & Housing

(English) Nielsen recently released their report “Millennials – Breaking the Myths” and today I want to focus on the information reported about Hispanic Millennials. Of the 77 million Millennials, 19% are Hispanic. This group (age 18-36) is the mo...