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Last week Fannie Mae released survey data regarding market sentiment: Survey showed 77% of the respondents feel that it is a “good time to sell” But the survey also confirmed what we have been feeling – an increasing number of buyers feel it is a “bad time to buy” a home at 64%…this is up from 56% … more »

The benefits of being a homeowner vs. renting are many: Building equity (ownership) in a desirable asset The ability to do what you want in your home (you can paint a room purple if you’d like! Please note that if you want to sell soon, I’m going to request it go back to a neutral color! LOL) Tax benefits – … more »

Nearly two-thirds, or 64%, of millennials (ages 25 to 40) say they have at least one regret about purchasing their current home, according to a new poll of more than 1,400 U.S. homeowners from Bankrate. Only about 45% of Gen X (ages 41 to 56) and 33% of baby boomers (ages 57 to 75) reported … more »

There are a lot of different types of loans that you can use in order to purchase a home – let’s look at the basic 3 options and the SIMPLE differences.  1. Conventional – this can be a cost-efficient option – depending on your credit worthiness and financial situation. Typically requires a minimum credit score of 620 … more »

The prospect of moving can be exciting. Whether it’s across town or the country, moving carries with it some common expenses you should be aware of. If you’re thinking of moving soon, take a look at the list below to get a better idea of how much moving will cost.  THE AVERAGE COST OF MOVING … more »

Today’s market just doesn’t allow for much time to think about “is this the perfect home for me?” since the inventory is low, the mortgage rates are low and the demand is high for a home. Multiple offers are fairly common so here are 5 things to keep in mind when making an offer on … more »

The forbearance plans are about to come to an end and many are wondering if that will lead to an increase of “more than normal” foreclosures like what happened in the 2008-2012 housing bubble…we aren’t likely to see that and here are 4 reasons why: 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time – in the last … more »

You’ve finally found “the perfect” home – have it successfully under contract to make it yours – – you need to talk with the lender to start the actual process of getting the mortgage for that particular home. This starts a huge process that most don’t understand the intricate workings of – here are 6 … more »