Monthly Archives: April 2019

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% in December 2018 compared with December … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try to sell their homes on their own rather than using the services of a real estate professional. … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Every month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases their Seller Traffic Index as a part of their Realtors Confidence Index. In the latest release, NAR reported that homeowners have been reluctant to sell their … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of … Continue reading →

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate! 88% of property managers … Continue reading →

Reprinted from RIS Media’s Housecall By Bill Gassett Do real estate agents make mistakes when pricing a home? Of course. This is why it’s so important to go with an experienced agent and one you can trust at the same … Continue reading →