Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 23, 2019, 10:00 amWe’re halfway through the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the experts predict for the second half of 2019. Here’s what some have to say: Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com […]
The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 19, 2019, 10:00 am Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low right now – don’t […]
Should I Refinance My Home?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 16, 2019, 10:00 amWith the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but here […]
3 Things to Know in the Housing Market Today!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 12, 2019, 10:00 amA lot is happening in the world, and it’s having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and some of it may be negative. Some we just don’t know yet. The following three areas of the […]
4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 3, 2019, 10:00 amHere are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to […]
2 Trends Helping Keep Housing Affordable
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 1, 2019, 10:00 amTwo positive trends have started to emerge that impact the 2019 Spring Housing Market. Mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan have dropped to new lows, right as reports show that wages have increased at their highest rate in decades! These two factors […]
Are Low Interest Rates Here to Stay?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 17, 2019, 10:00 amInterest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in at 4.12% last week! This is great news for anyone […]
Homeowners: Now Is A Good Time To Sell Your House
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 16, 2019, 10:00 amEvery month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases their Seller Traffic Index as a part of their Realtors Confidence Index. In the latest release, NAR reported that homeowners have been reluctant to sell their houses. This is reflected when broken down by state. Only […]
3 Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying A Home
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 15, 2019, 10:00 amIf you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real […]
Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 12, 2019, 10:00 am Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate! 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! The […]
