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50% of Houses Sold in 36 Days or Less in July [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

50% of Houses Sold in 36 Days or Less in July [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Pam Treece|2016-09-16T10:00:24-07:00September 16th, 2016|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights:The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their Confidence IndexThe REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate [...]

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home

By Pam Treece|2016-09-15T10:00:06-07:00September 15th, 2016|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Owning a home has great financial benefits. Because of this, more and more experts are growing concerned about the ramifications of a falling homeownership rate. Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a [...]

Mortgage Standards Easing TOO MUCH? NO!!

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Mortgage Standards Easing TOO MUCH? NO!!

By Pam Treece|2016-09-14T10:00:58-07:00September 14th, 2016|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

There is no doubt that getting a mortgage is easier today than it was right after the housing crash a decade ago. However, the easing of credit availability has led to some questioning of whether [...]

Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step

By Pam Treece|2016-09-13T10:00:24-07:00September 13th, 2016|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

In many markets across the country, the amount of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to [...]

Interest Rates Remain at Historic Lows… But for How Long?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

Interest Rates Remain at Historic Lows… But for How Long?

By Pam Treece|2016-09-12T10:00:22-07:00September 12th, 2016|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; The higher the rate, the greater your payment will be. That is why it is important to look [...]

Home Prices Up 5.61% Across The Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate

Home Prices Up 5.61% Across The Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Pam Treece|2016-09-09T10:00:59-07:00September 9th, 2016|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Some Highlights:The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, [...]