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Housing Prices are NOT Heading for Another Crash

[ad_1] As home values continue to increase at levels greater than historic norms, some are concerned that we are heading for another crash like the one we experienced ten years ago. We recently explained that the lenient lending standards…
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Home Prices Up 6.54% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] 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…
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What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?

[ad_1] We recently shared that over the course of the last 12 months, home prices have appreciated by 7.0%. Over the same amount of time, interest rates have remained historically low which has allowed many buyers to enter the market. As…
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Home Prices Up 7% from Last Year

[ad_1] According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, national home prices have appreciated by 7.0% from October 2016 to October 2017. This marks the second month in a row with a 7.0% year-over-year increase. A lack of supply of homes…
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The Real Reason Home Prices are Increasing

[ad_1] There are many unsubstantiated theories as to why home values are continuing to increase. From those who are worried that lending standards are again becoming too lenient (data shows this is untrue), to those who are concerned that…
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A Housing Bubble? Industry Experts Say NO!

[ad_1] With residential home prices continuing to appreciate at levels above historic norms, some are questioning if we are heading toward another housing bubble (and subsequent burst) like the one we experienced in 2006-2008. Recently, five…
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Multigenerational Households May Be the Answer to Price Increases

[ad_1] Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to an article by Realtor.com, “Nearly 1 in 5 Americans is now…
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Low Inventory Causes Home Prices to Maintain Fast Growth

[ad_1] The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest Quarterly Metro Home Price Report last week. The report revealed that severely lacking inventory across the country drained sales growth and kept home prices rising…
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The #1 Reason to List Your House, NOW!

[ad_1] The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that sales rose 0.7% month-over-month, but remain 1.5% lower than they were a year ago. Some may look at these…
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Should I Buy a Home Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 4.4%…
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How to Get the Most Money from the Sale of Your Home

[ad_1] Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1.…
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Lack of Existing Home Inventory Slows Sales Heading into Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report. First-time homebuyers made up 31% of all sales in August. Homes are selling quickly with 51% of homes on the market…