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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 […]
A Tale of Two Markets
A Tale of Two Markets: A 6-Month Update Six months ago, we reported that the mismatch between the type of inventory of homes for sale and the demand of buyers in the US was causing the formation of two markets. In the starter and trade-up home categories, there were significantly more buyers than there were […]
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 […]
More Americans Say Now is a Good Time to Sell!
Recently released data from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey revealed that rising home prices were the catalyst behind an eight-point jump in the net percentage of respondents who say now is a good time to sell. The index is now 21 points higher than it was this time last year. Overall, 62% of Americans surveyed […]
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 […]
For Mothers, on Mothers day:)
Did you know celebrations of Mothers Day and Motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele (Greek Goddesses of Mother of the Gods), but the clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.” […]