Tag: Real Estate News
'Homes are Selling Quickly as More Buyers Take Advantage of Low Mortgage Rates
'Should You Seriously Consider Buying a House Now as Rents Continue to Rise?
'Fewer Approved Mortgage Applications as Interest Rates Continue to Decrease
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It appears like the favors are on the sellers’ side, as home prices continue to rise in several cities on the West Coast. Buyers continue to flock the market while existing home sales remain short of the increase in demand. Can first-time buyers still get their dream home in these cities? -
'More Homes Being Sold in the West Leads to Shortage
Good news: Home sales in the West are starting to increase; Bad news: Buyers are already experiencing a shortage of homes for sale in the area. -
'Home Buyers Expected to Drop as Prices Continue to Increase
2016 was initially predicted to be a rosy year for the real estate market. However, a recent report suggests that the number of homebuyers this year may drop if home prices continue to increase while wages remain stagnant. Can first-time homebuyers still get their dream home in this case? -
'Home Designs: This is What a Millennial-Focused Home Would Look Like
The millenials are already coming of age, and it is now the best time for them to become homeowners. -
'Real Estate News: Fewer Existing Homes Sold in February Despite Increase in Demand
Spring home buying is expected to begin anytime soon but a recent report shows that February was not a rosy month for the real estate market. Fewer existing homes were sold despite the increase in demand from buyers for more homes in the market. -
'Millennials Are Now Shifting From Renting to Owning a Home
2016 has been predicted to be the year when millennials will finally shift from renting to owning a home. Recent data reveals that the predictions seem to be true, as more millennials are applying for mortgages to buy their own house. -
'New Home Construction Increases to Keep Up with the Demand
Good news for buyers who cannot seem to find their dream home in the real estate market: new home construction has increased to keep up with the demand. Should you go for a newly constructed home than a refurbished one? -
'Americans Still Prefer to Rent Than Own Despite Rising Prices of Rental Homes
Most people know that homeownership is a better option than renting, especially because monthly mortgage payments are oftentimes lower than their monthly rent. While the price of rent continues to increase, a recent study reveals that more Americans still prefer to rent than to own a house. -
'Real Estate News: ‘Free’ Money for Homeowners Availing a HARP Loan
It looks like homeowners are getting a little too cautious about programs, which could help save them hundreds of dollars each month on their mortgage payments. A recent report suggests that very few homeowners are taking advantage of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). What is it all about and how can it help save you money? -
'Real Estate News: Millennials Are Now Choosing to Live in the Suburbs
The millennials comprise the highest percentage of homebuyers, which means that most real estate agents are always on the lookout for this generation’s needs and wants. A recent report reveals that the millennials are now choosing to live in the suburbs rather than getting a home in the city. -
'Real Estate News: Expect Higher Prices as Spring Home Buying Begins
Good news for the sellers, bad news for the buyers: prices of homes in the real estate market are expected to increase this spring. Should you start looking for a home as early as now or should you wait till summer to buy a new house? -
'Should You Avoid Buying a Home in New Jersey, Illinois and New Hampshire?
Spring home buying is said to be starting early this year and if you are one of the buyers on the lookout for properties in the market, you might want to consider looking deeper into the picture. A recent report states that New Jersey, Illinois and New Hampshire have the highest property taxes. Does this mean you should avoid buying a home in these states?