by hjadmin | Jul 15, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Over the past several weeks, Freddie Mac has reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to record lows, all the way down to 3.03%. Last week’s reported rate reached the lowest point in the history of the survey, which dates back to 1971 (See graph...
by hjadmin | Jul 14, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
Last week, a very well-respected real estate analytics firm surprised many with their home price projection for the next twelve months. CoreLogic, in their latest Home Price Index said: “The economic downturn that started in March 2020 is predicted to cause a...
by hjadmin | Jul 13, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward. With so...
by hjadmin | Jul 10, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights Real estate has outranked stocks, savings accounts, and gold as the best long-term investment among Americans for the past 7 years. The belief in the stability of housing as a long-term investment remains strong, despite the many challenges our...
by hjadmin | Jul 9, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real...
by hjadmin | Jul 7, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their...