Jumbo Loans: Everything You Need to Know
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 6, 2022 11:48 pm Jumbo loans are a required, but lesser-known, option for financing homes that are above a certain price point. It’s no secret that the housing market is on the rebound. In some areas, prices are already well above their pre-recession levels. And
USDA Loans: Important Factors To Consider
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 6, 2022 10:56 pm USDA loans are one of many options for homebuyers looking to purchase a home with little money down. However, they are not right for every situation. In this article, we’ll cover what USDA loans are, who and what types of properties
VA Loans: The Advantages & Disadvantages
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 6, 2022 9:56 pm VA loans are designed to help veterans and their families become homeowners with favorable terms and conditions. However, like any other type of mortgage loan, there are advantages and disadvantages associated with this type of loan. In this article, we’ll discuss
What to Do if You’re Considering an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 6, 2022 8:31 pm If you’re considering an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), it’s important to understand how they work and what the risks are. Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage, where the interest rate stays the same for the life of the loan, an ARM has an interest
Homes With High Fire Risk Sell For Nearly $120,000 More Than Low-Risk Homes As Americans Flock to Fire-Prone Suburbia
The typical high-fire-risk home sold for $550,500 in April, while the typical low-risk home sold for $431,300. That’s the biggest premium since at least 2017. The median sale price of high-risk homes jumped 52% during the pandemic, while the median sale price of low-risk homes rose 41%. High-risk homes sell
When Should You Consider a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 6, 2022 11:52 am There are many factors to consider when deciding whether a fixed-rate mortgage is a right choice for you. Your personal financial situation, the current market conditions, and your long-term plans all need to be taken into account. Here we will explore
FHA Loans: Important Factors You Need to Know
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 6, 2022 3:24 am The most common type of loan homebuyers turn to when they’re looking for a mortgage is an FHA loan. But these loans aren’t right for everyone and there are some things you should know before you apply. In this article, we
Title Insurance: The Rundown
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 5, 2022 5:59 am Title insurance is a type of insurance that protects the title to real property. It indemnifies the insured against loss or damage sustained by reason of any defect in the title, liens, encumbrances, or adverse claims made against the property. In
Build or Buy? Important Factors to Consider
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 4, 2022 7:28 am Which is better: Build a new home or buy an existing one? It’s a tough question to answer, as there are pros and cons to both options. Ultimately, the decision comes down to what you’re looking for in a home and
Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide
AuthorReal Estate Experts. Date: June 3, 2022 10:33 pm Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or just starting, proper tenant screening is an important step in protecting your investment. Looking for a good credit score is a given. But, there are other important factors to consider when making your decision. In
Priced Out of Austin, Relocating Homebuyers Turn to San Antonio
Austin, Las Vegas, Nashville and other metros popular during the pandemic have seen in-migration slow amid surging prices and higher mortgage rates. Homebuyers who are priced out of Austin are turning to San Antonio, located about 80 miles southwest. San Antonio ranks 10th on Redfin’s list of most popular migration
NAR Applauds New HUD Program Prioritizing Housing Supply
New HUD Program Prioritizes Housing Supply NAR commends HUD on launching the innovative ‘Our Way Home’ program as part of an all-hands-on-deck approach to addressing the housing… Media Contact: Patrick Newton 202-383-1290
Housing Market Update: Homebuyers Regain Some Control as Supply Grows and Demand Pulls Back
More than one in five home sellers dropped their price while several measures of homebuyer demand posted largest declines since spring 2020 May marked a turning point in the pandemic housing frenzy, as buyers regained some control over the market. This limited sense of control comes at a great cost,
Redfin Advises Listing Sooner Rather Than Later, Pricing Slightly Below Recent Comps & Other Home-Selling Tips For a Changing Market
Redfin experts share home-selling strategies as mortgage rates rise and homebuyer demand falls. Price your home slightly lower than similar homes that sold recently in your neighborhood. Remember that buyers are sensitive to rising rates. List as soon as possible. Make small repairs and stage your home. If you price
Second Century Ventures Opens Applications for 2023 REACH Canada Real Estate Technology Program
SCV Opens Applications for 2023 REACH Canada Program The REACH Canada scale-up program is an asset to aspiring entrepreneurs and offers a vital boost to help propel their business to the next level. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051
Austin, Raleigh and Other Popular Sun Belt Metros Lead the Nation in Homebuilding
The 10 metros building the most single-family homes are all located in the Sun Belt, where home prices have skyrocketed as people move in from other parts of the country. Some of those same Sun Belt locales are also putting up the most multifamily properties, but northern metros including Seattle
Home Sellers in Migration Hotspots Increasingly Turn to Price Drops
The sudden surge in mortgage rates has reduced homebuyers’ budgets in many markets, forcing sellers to reset their price expectations. Price drops are becoming increasingly common, particularly in relatively affordable places that have seen home values surge as people moved in from expensive coastal areas. In Boise, ID, where home
5 Best Tools to Estimate How Much Your Home is Worth (2022)
AuthorFE Real Estate Experts. Date: May 26, 2022 7:34 pm Click here to browse our Real Estate Agent Directory and contact top-rated agents in your area Home values have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Whether you have bought, sold, or even looked into buying or selling a home
Why You Should Interview Multiple Real Estate Agents – 2022 Guide
AuthorFE Real Estate Experts. Date: May 26, 2022 2:52 pm There’s a lot to choose from when you’re deciding on a real estate agent. You’ll need to consider a lot of factors such as experience, quality of work, cost, and overall reputation. The post Why You Should Interview Multiple Real
Housing Market Update: Nearly 1 in 5 Sellers is Dropping Their Price, the Highest Rate Since October 2019
Measures of homebuying competition are plateauing as early-stage demand posts its biggest annual decline since April 2020. However, mortgage rates may have leveled off, which could prevent demand from dropping even further. The housing market is sending clearer signals that the pandemic-driven housing frenzy is coming to an end. Nearly

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