First-time home buyers who work with us often have the same question: Should we or shouldn’t we get a first-time home buyer loan? In fact, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages attached to this type of loan. So today, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you what you […]
We just love having the opportunity to share with you good news about the US housing market and this is one of those weeks! Evidently, according to a recent article we were reading, sales of newly built homes as well as home prices in general saw some great increases during the month of April, further […]
The summer months should be quite busy for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents alike! As we head into June, real estate analysts are saying that the national housing market is poised for a successful (and busy!) summer home buying market. Several factors are at play, experts say, including low housing inventory, pent up […]
We have some excellent news to report from the national housing market: Evidently US pending home sales index increased for the third straight month in April. This is a great testament that the national housing market is getting back on track and becoming increasingly stable. If you’re considering entering the market anytime soon as a […]
Regardless of where you live, experts are expecting that Baby Boomers will have a major impact on the local housing market. That’s because this sizeable portion of the population is comprised of 76.4 million individuals. And many of them are expected to make major moves over the next several years as they continue to retire. […]
Well, we made it to Friday! The weekend cannot begin soon enough, am I right?! Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your busy morning to visit with me. Friday Morning Coffee will be a regular conversation, in which I will answer REAL questions from you – our clients, vendors, connections, and followers. […]
Happy New Year! We hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a wonderful New Year’s Eve and that you’re as excited and hopeful about 2015 as we are! And if you’re a prospective home seller, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that there’s a good chance you can get a great […]
More and more home buyers are returning to the US housing market because they’re noticing favorable market conditions. Specifically, buyers are feeling more comfortable about navigating the market thanks to interest rate stabilization and easier mortgage rules, according to a recent article by Reuters. This is fantastic news for the overall health of the housing […]
Hi All, Today I am introducing my little friends, Penny Penguin. I guess you might say she is my alter-ego since I have always thought being a penguin would be such fun. As far as I’m concerned penguins are the cutest beings on Earth. She is usually joined by her buddy, Benny. No, this isn’t […]
Houses considered to be first-time homes are selling the fastest because of the first-time homebuyer federal tax credit. First time homebuyers can get up to $8,000 back on their taxes if they sign a purchase-and-sale agreement before the end of April. Tax credit reduces your taxes dollar for dollar; it is not a deduction. If […]
