The 99 reading was the highest since March 2002 and second-highest since 2000 following a Feb. dip. All five components that make up the index increased. Source: Florida Realtors
15,014 Homes Sold Yesterday… Did Yours?
There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is… If it hasn’t sold yet, maybe it’s not priced properly. After all, 15,014 houses sold yesterday, 15,014 will sell today and 15,014 will sell tomorrow. 15,014! That […]
Again… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy NOW!
A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. There are two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 1. Down Payment The survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a […]
Intentional neighborhoods take root across country
A new trend popping up is “village” communities. Individual owners agree to work together to build healthy families with adoptive or foster children. Source: Florida Realtors
Home Prices Up 6.15% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]
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 costing you more! Alaska, Delaware, West Virginia & Wyoming were the […]
Consumer Confidence in Economy & Housing is Soaring
The success of the housing market is strongly tied to the consumer’s confidence in the overall economy. For that reason, we believe 2017 will be a great year for real estate. Here is just a touch of the news coverage on the subject. HousingWire: “Consumers’ faith in the housing market is stronger than it’s ever […]
30-year mortgage rate drops for second straight week
Two weeks ago, the 30-year FRM hit its highest point of the year, but it dropped again this week to 4.14%. Most experts predict little change over the short term. Source: Florida Realtors
Looking to Move-Up to a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time!
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of homes for sale in the luxury […]
NAR: Feb.'s pending home sales leap 5.5%
Pending home sales rebounded sharply to the highest level in nearly a year and second-highest in over a decade. “The stock market’s continued rise and steady hiring in most markets is spurring significant interest in buying,” says NAR economist Yun. Source: Florida Realtors
Millionaire to Millennials: Buy Now!
Self-made millionaire David Bach was quoted in a CNBC article explaining that “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” is not purchasing a home because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their chances of actually having any wealth in this country are little to none. The […]
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