Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 30, 2018, 11:00 am 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, waiting to move may end up […]
Further Proof It’s NOT 2008 All Over Again
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 29, 2018, 11:00 amHome sales numbers are leveling off, the rate of price appreciation has slowed to more historically normal averages, and inventory is finally increasing. We are headed into a more normal housing market. However, some are seeing these adjustments as red flags and are suggesting that […]
24% of Renters Believe Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 28, 2018, 11:00 amIn real estate, the spring is often seen as the ideal time to buy or sell a house. The term “Spring Buyer’s Season” exists for a reason, as renters and those looking to move on from their current home thaw out from the winter and […]
The #1 Reason to Not Wait Until Spring to Sell Your House
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 27, 2018, 11:00 amMany sellers believe that spring is the best time to place their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year, but what they don’t realize is that if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that is when they […]
Buyers: Don’t Be Surprised by Closing Costs!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 26, 2018, 11:00 amMany homebuyers think that saving for their down payment is enough to buy the house of their dreams, but what about the closing costs that are required to obtain a mortgage? By law, a homebuyer will receive a loan estimate from their lender 3 days […]
Existing Home Sales Slowed by a Lack of Listings [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 23, 2018, 11:00 am Some Highlights: Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.22 million, which is up 1.4% over last month. This reverses the six-month trend of dips in sales every month. The inventory of existing homes is still below the 6-month supply needed […]
Thank You for Your Support!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 22, 2018, 11:00 am Have a great holiday! …Read Full Article
Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 21, 2018, 11:00 amThe top concern for most first-time home buyers is their ability to save for a down payment. According to a new survey, 36% of millennials took on a second job to make their dreams of homeownership a reality in 2017. Among millennials with incomes over […]
Females Are Making It a Priority to Invest in Real Estate!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 20, 2018, 11:00 amEveryone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream, and the numbers are proving it! In 2018, for the second year in a row, […]
7 Reasons to List Your House For Sale This Holiday Season
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 19, 2018, 11:00 amEvery year at this time there are many homeowners who decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here […]