Tag: Home Buyers
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 […]
9 tips for making your move smoother
Congratulations! Let’s make your life smoother now! You made it through the home buying process and found your dream home. Now for the next step: moving! Before you start stressing out and tossing everything into garbage bags the morning the movers arrive, here are some tips that will help save you time and make your […]
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 […]
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 […]
RISING INTEREST RATES? – Real Estate 2017
We are now in an environment where Rising Interest Rates are expected. There are many real estate pundits – both bulls and bears and as in any market, views on rising interest rates vary, but a consensus emerges and the truth is somewhere in the middle. Today I want to share some perspective from Robert […]
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 […]