Article by: Simplifying the Market™ Originally Published: November 2, 2018, 10:00 am Every Hour in the US Housing Market: 596 Homes Sell 278 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.20 …Read Full Article
Housing Is Still Affordable in the United States!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™ Originally Published: October 23, 2018, 10:00 am Lately, there have been many headlines circulating about whether or not there is an “affordability issue forming in the housing market.” If you are considering selling your current house and moving up to the home of your dreams, but are unsure whether or […]
Still Think You Need 15-20% Down to Buy a Home? Think Again!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™ Originally Published: October 24, 2018, 10:00 am According to a new study from Urban Institute, there are over 19 million millennials in 31 cities who are not only ready and willing to become homeowners, but are able to as well! Now that the largest generation since baby boomers has aged […]
Where are Home Values Headed over the Next Few Years?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 25, 2018, 10:00 amThere are many questions about where home prices will be next year as well as where they may be headed over the next several years to come. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The Home Price Expectation Survey – […]
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here’s Why You Need A Pro in Your Corner
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 29, 2018, 10:00 amWith home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation and, in […]
Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Until You Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™ Originally Published: October 26, 2018, 10:00 am Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 72% of buyers who purchased homes this […]
Are You Spending TOO Much on Rent?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 30, 2018, 10:00 amChances are if you are renting you are spending too much of your income on your monthly housing expense. There is a long-standing ‘rule’ that a household should not pay more than 28% of their income on their rent or mortgage payment. This percentage allows the […]
Taking Fear Out of the Mortgage Process
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 31, 2018, 10:00 amA considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainties about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have […]
How Will Home Sales Measure Up Next Year?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 1, 2018, 10:00 amThere are many questions about where home sales are headed next year. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer this question. Here are our sources: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – As the leading advocate for the real estate finance industry, the MBA […]