If you’re shopping for a home right now, there may not be a better time to consider purchasing New Construction. But don’t do it without representation (more on that later). In addition to some very valuable incentives from builders and contractors, like upgraded appliances, flooring, windows and smart-home features, several companies are offering what is… Read More
Rising Mortgage Rates
Home Buying Advantages in Today’s Real Estate Market
Home prices undoubtedly soared over the past couple years, but as any renter can tell you, rents have absolutely exploded. According to an article in the New York Post, rent increases in 2021 were more than double what they had been in any previous year. A recent decrease in home prices has been old news for a few… Read More
Trulia Report: Homes in the First Time Buyer Range in Short Supply.
Trulia Report: Homes in the First Time Buyer Range in Short Supply. As a rule I’m not impressed with Trulia. Their home values are skewed by incomplete and vague information, and often the availability of a specific property is inaccurate i.e. not corresponding to the MLS data from which it is borrowed. Having said that,… Read More
Fixed Mortgage Rates Remain Stable… but for how long?
Fixed mortgage rates remained steady, aiding homebuyer affordability amid a tight supply of for-sale homes in many markets, according to the recently released Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). Survey results show the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.62 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week, down slightly from last week when it averaged… Read More