U.S. home prices dropped in September from a month earlier and the rate of decline showed signs of accelerating, according to the S&P Case-Shiller home-price indexes. Third-quarter prices were also down. Separately, U.S. consumers brightened their moods in November–a good omen for holiday shopping, according to a report released recently. The indexes, based on the […]
Buying a Home: Comparing Home Loan Types
If you are buying a home, it’s a good idea to make sure you firmly understand the options you have with regard to the types of home loans. Between the various home loan types, there are important differences. By making sure you choose the right type of home loan to fit your situation, the more […]
Buying a Home: Money Considerations
When buying a home, there are a lot of things you have to take into consideration. One of the most important considerations are your monthly costs, and making sure everything fits into your budget. Here are some money considerations you should definitely be thinking about… Have questions or comments about this video? Use the comment […]
Relationship Issues: What to Know Before Moving In
‘Tis the season for young couples taking the plunge and either moving in together or getting engaged. It’s an exciting time for couples as well as their friends and families. People look for the perfect home to share and begin the merging (and purging) of possessions. But there’s an aspect of moving in together that […]
85% of Recent Home Buyers See Their Home As a Good Investment
The National Association of REALTORS® just released their 2010 Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers which shows that people still look at home ownership as a good long-term investment and the typical seller is experiencing positive returns from home ownership. As expected, job security concerns were among the highest in eight years of sampling. A […]
Housing Market Bust is Changing Buyer Behavior
Twenty-seven percent of first-time buyers who purchased a home between July 2009 and June 2010 received a gift from family or friends to help with the down payment, according to the National Association of Realtors’ annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey, released at NAR’s annual conference recently in New Orleans. 9% of first-time […]
Pending Home Sales Drop 1.8% in September
The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes fell in September after two months of gains. The National Association of Realtors said recently that its index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes dropped 1.8% in September to a reading of 80.9. Contract signings fell in every region of the country except the […]
The Fight Against Real Estate Transfer Taxes
Legislatures in several states that historically have steered clear of real estate transfer taxes now are considering adding them to help deal with mounting deficits. Although proponents say real estate transfer taxes are necessary to help fund state services, opponents view them as an unwarranted tax on home sales. Some experts claim real estate transfer […]
Ways to Come Up With Down-Payment Money
Although cheaper prices and record-low mortgage rates have made homebuying increasingly attractive, tight lending standards continue to keep consumers on the sidelines. And while a beefed-up FICO score and documentation requirements may have slowed the process, it’s the pile of cash needed to secure financing that prevents many would-be buyers from becoming homeowners. Here are […]
Homebuyer Tax Credit Boosted Home Prices
A new report from FNC says that without the first-time homebuyer tax credit programs that expired earlier this year, home prices nationwide would be significantly lower than they currently are. According to the company’s Residential Price Index, national home prices showed an “abnormal” increase of 10.1 percent during the time the credit was active, and […]
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