Is It time to Move-Up to a Luxury Home?
Photo by JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction – Look for Mediterranean patio design inspiration Is it a great time to move up to a luxury home or the house of your dreams? The short answer...
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The ‘REAL’ News about Housing Affordability
Some industry experts are claiming that the housing market may be headed for a slowdown as we proceed through 2017, based on rising home prices and a potential jump in mortgage interest rates. One...
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...
Home Prices Up 6.15% Across the Country!
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index, in which they compare home prices regionally and by state.
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...
Inventory Mismatch Paints a More Detailed Picture
Inventory mismatch paints a more detailed picture! The inventory of existing homes for sale in today’s market was recently reported to be at a 3.6-month supply according to the National Association of Realtors latest...
7 Reasons to Own A Home
1) Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. 2) Appreciation. Historically, real...
Have home prices doubled in the past five years?
Housing market is still hot in the United States, strengthening the position of homeowners and frustrating potential home buyers. After bottoming in 2012, home prices had a significant increase before leveling off again in...
Major banks are tightening commercial real estate loans
The Federal survey of senior loan officers of 69 U.S. banks, and 21 foreign banks found standards were tightened on all types of commercial real estate loans. Many banks have reported tightening standards for...
US markets in need of more housing
The above chart displays the top 10 U.S. Markets in need of markets in need of more housing. San Francisco, San Jose and San Diego are among these cities. California new housing permits including...
