Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

By |2019-01-15T11:00:16-07:00January 15th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Real Estate|

Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set. “Today’s older adults became homeowners at a younger age than today’s young adults. [...]

Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step!

By |2019-01-14T11:00:14-07:00January 14th, 2019|Categories: Buying Myths, Featured, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate|

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a [...]

The Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2019-01-11T11:00:02-07:00January 11th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to climb to 5.0% by this time next year according to Freddie Mac. The impact your interest rate makes on your monthly mortgage cost is significant! [...]

Is the Recent Dip in Interest Rates Here to Stay?

By |2019-01-09T11:00:39-07:00January 9th, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed consistently throughout 2018 until the middle of November. After that point, rates returned to levels that we saw in August to close out the year at 4.55%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. After the first week of 2019, rates have continued their downward [...]

Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!

By |2019-01-08T11:00:36-07:00January 8th, 2019|Categories: Baby Boomers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Senior Market|

Every year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying at their first residence, AccuWeather warns: “The late-week cold shot should fade next week, but [...]

Want to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your Home? Use These 2 Tips!

By |2019-01-07T11:00:38-07:00January 7th, 2019|Categories: For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW  This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look [...]

Top Renovations to Complete Before You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2019-01-04T11:00:42-07:00January 4th, 2019|Categories: For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, here are the top four home improvement projects that will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers. Upgrading your landscaping [...]

Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead

By |2019-01-03T11:00:14-07:00January 3rd, 2019|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Following last year’s real estate market was like riding a rollercoaster. The market started off strong in 2018 and then softened before finishing with a mild flurry. However, one thing that did not waiver was America’s belief that owning a home makes sense from a financial standpoint. An end-of-the-year survey by the Federal Reserve Bank’s Center [...]