CoreLogic’s Chief Economist Frank Nothaft gave some insight into this change, “The rise in mortgage rates this summer to their highest…
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why…
Some Highlights: In six states the difference between buying & renting would account for less than a $50 monthly difference,…
Home sales are below last year’s levels, home values are appreciating at a slower pace, and there are reports showing…
When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to…
Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased by close to a quarter of a percent over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac,…
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market’s demand for…
Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a…
We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may…
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home…
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; the higher the…
Home values have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. In CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report, they revealed that national home prices have…
Some Highlights: Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available. Perhaps the time has come…
The housing market has been anything but normal for the last eleven years. In a normal real estate market, home…
Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately and much of the focus has been on whether…
CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the…
If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it!…
Some Highlights: Many young couples are saving for a wedding and a home at the same time. The average US…
For the last several years, buyer demand has far exceeded the housing supply available for sale. This low supply and…
Between 1987 and 1999, which is often referred to as the ‘Pre-Bubble Period,’ home prices grew at an average of…