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Case-Shiller home price index rises 6.2% in September
Case-Shiller home price index rises 6.2% in September Michael Sheetz | @thesheetztweetz Published 9:00 AM ET Tue, 28 Nov 2017 Updated 12:30 PM ET Tue, 28 Nov 2017 CNBC.com The U.S. National Home Price NSA Index rose 6.2 percent in September, according to data from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller. The index is rising “at the fastest […]
Moving-Up to a Luxury Home?
Moving-Up to a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time! If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The […]
Millennial’s, Low Down Payment Programs
Millennial’s Flock Towards Low Down Payment Programs A report released by Down Payment Resource shows that 61% of first-time home buyers purchased their homes with a down payment of 6% or less. The trend continued among all buyers with a mortgage, as 73% made a down payment of less than 20%. An article by Chase […]
What to Look for in Your Real Estate Team
How do you select the members of your team who are going to help you make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important characteristic that you should be looking for in your agent […]
Real Home Value Calculator (CMA)
Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value. Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market expert, sellers will avoid pricing […]
IS A NEW BUBBLE FORMING IN REAL ESTATE???
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HOME PRICE OUTLOOK 2015
HOME PRICE OUTLOOK 2015 I think every homeowner wants to know, “whats my house worth now?” Its not a new question but I think it has been almost obsessive over the last 10 years, especially if you purchased during this period. While in most places around the country, we have not yet hit the […]
Good News for Home Buyers – MIP
You or someone you know may be buying a home in 2015. I’d Like to bring you a piece of good news. Low down payment loans are available, yet the Mortgage Insurance Premium MIP has been quite high the last few years, at 1.35% of the loan amount. It is being reduced to […]