Tweet Homes For Sale: A Market Seeking Balance The last couple posts I shared some recent news for homes for sale. I specifically touched on the drop in April of Existing Home Sales, as well as the highest Pending Home Sales in 9 years. These are the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors...
Tweet Pending Home Sales Keep Rising According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), national Pending Home Sales hit their highest level in 9 years in April. The NAR Pending Home Sales Index rose in April by 3.4% over March. However, April 2015 was also 14% higher than April 2014, and that was the largest...
Tweet Home Sales Decrease Despite Many Positive Signs If you have been following the housing market, you may have seen the headlines for home sales dropping in April. With some of the headlines out there, you may think the market is crashing. However, if you have been really paying attention to the information out there,...
Tweet Housing Market: What’s Holding Us Back When discussing the housing market, I have often criticized the media for either not telling the full story or for sensationalizing the headlines. I found an article that explains what is happening in the market very well. It touches on many things I have discussed, and summed up...
Tweet Selling A House: Make Sure The Price Is Right If you are thinking about selling a house, then there is one thing you must get right: the price. Common sense says if you price too high, you won’t sell, and if you price too low you will leave money on the table. But there...
Tweet Erasing Misconceptions About How Much Down Payment Is Needed To Buy A Home If you are thinking about buying a home, then you have probably asked yourself “How much do I need for a down payment?”. Based on a recent survey, many would be buyers mistakenly believe that more is needed for a down...
Tweet Buying A Home: Is Now A Good Time To Buy? If you are thinking about buying a home, then you should be paying attention to what is going on in the real estate market. Here is a look at the latest national numbers to get a feel for what the market is doing, and...
Tweet Getting Your Home Sold: How Internet Savvy Is Your Agent? When it comes time to sell your home, there are many important factors that can be the difference in getting your home sold quickly and for top dollar. One of the most important things is choosing the right agent. In today’s technological world, it...
Tweet Mortgage Terms In English A home mortgage involves a language of its own, so today I am going to explain some common mortgage terms and the importance of getting pre approval. If you are thinking about buying a home, then you will want to start by applying for a mortgage first. This is a...
Tweet Housing Market: There’s No Bubble Chicken Little! (Yet) There is some good news about the housing market. If you have read some of my previous posts, you know that a big issue facing the housing market is the lack of inventory. 2015 is on pace to be the best year in the last 9...