Recent events in the housing market have many people questioning if home ownership is still something to aim for. Even as the nation continues to recover from the economic downturn, the benefits of purchasing a home of your own remain as strong as ever. 1. Good Investment Renters receive no return on what they pay […]
Real Estate: New Home Sales Update
New home sales in June fell by 1.0% from May, to a rate of 312,000. Relative to a year ago, sales are up 1.6%. While the rebound is more than welcome, it is still a very dismal rate of new home sales. Also, there was a downward revision to the May numbers of 4,000 to […]
Real Estate: To Buy, or Not to Buy?
Buying a home is a major emotional and financial decision. Often times, people want to buy a home; however, emotionally cannot afford to commit to the home-buying process. They are, in fact, afraid. “My payment will be too high” or “What if I lose my job,” are some of the “excuses” people often use. Here […]
Real Estate: Tips for Timing Your Purchase
While you’re trying to decide when the best time to buy real estate might be, line up a team who can help you accomplish your goal when you decide to move forward. You can do this by researching online, attending open houses in the area and asking a real estate agent to keep you on […]
Condos and Townhouses – Alternative Housing Options
Condominiums and townhouses are going up in higher numbers these days. Living in a condo or a townhouse is a great choice for people who are attracted to the idea of owning a property at a fairly inexpensive price and yet is well-situated in the city. Of course, one of the greatest things about condo […]
Real Estate Tips: Buying Your First House
When buying your first house, first contact a local real estate agent to assist you. Buy your first house with confidence and savvy using the real estate tips in this video… Have questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. And remember, your email address (required to comment) will never be shared with any […]
Mortgages: Strategies for Getting Approved
Before a buyer even begins to look at homes, it is critical to know if they qualify for a mortgage, and how much of a loan they qualify for. There are several proactive steps that can be taken in order to prepare for getting approved for a mortgage. If followed, these tips will successfully guide […]
Real Estate News – July 2011
In this Issue:* Seasonal Home Maintenance – Things You Should Do Now Top 10 Tips For Buying Your First Home Protect Your Home While on Vacation (Your comments are welcome at the bottom of our newsletter) Seasonal Home Maintenance – Things You Should Do Now Certain home maintenance tasks should be completed each season to […]
Home Price Bargains For The Summer
Home prices are already one third off their highs, but this summer could bring the real discounts. Buyers are still cautious, and anxious sellers will have to price aggressively to get them off the fence. Several factors appear to be leading to blow-out prices: Accelerating price drops: Home prices have already reached their lowest level […]
Buying A Foreclosed Home
Foreclosure begins when a property owner defaults on the mortgage of a property, mainly due to financial difficulties or the inability to keep up with the mortgage payments. In the event a property succumbs to a foreclosure, it’s likely that the property has not been maintained as it should have been. This means perhaps the […]
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