Sales of existing homes reached their highest volume in almost six years in August. The National Association of REALTORS reported Thursday that sales of existing homes rose 1.70 percent in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million existing homes sold.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — September 23, 2013
September 23, 2013 by
Last week’s economic news was dominated by the Federal Reserve’s decision not to taper its $85 billion in monthly securities purchases.
Quick Tips To Beat Out Cash Buyers
September 20, 2013 by
You’ve been searching for the perfect home for quite a while, and finally, you’ve found it! You get all of your finances in order and place an offer on the house.
Tips For Buying A Home That Your Pets Will Love
September 19, 2013 by
When you are buying a new home, it is important to take into consideration the four-legged residents that will be living there, as well as the two-legged ones. What things should you keep in mind if you are house hunting and you own a pet?
Home Builder Confidence Has Far Outpaced Actual Home Construction
September 18, 2013 by
Home builder confidence was unchanged for September according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index HMI released Tuesday. After four months of rising confidence, September’s HMI reading came in at 58, which was not far from expectations of a reading of 59.
Don’t Overlook These Important Factors When Buying A New Home
September 17, 2013 by
Most of the time when buying a property, there are a few obvious factors that you will consider â?? such as the location, the number of bedrooms, the accessibility to schools or your workplace, the need for repairs and any interior features. However, there are a few things that might not have crossed your mind during your house hunting but are still quite important.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 16, 2013
September 16, 2013 by
Last week didn’t feature any housing-related news other than Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage interest rates. Reports on consumer credit, job openings and weekly jobless claims suggest that without some relief in the jobs market, Americans may be taking a “wait-and-see” stance toward buying homes.
Social Living – How To Buy A Comfortable Home Guests
September 13, 2013 by
When people are buying a home, one of the things that they sometimes forget to consider is the need to be able to accommodate guests. You likely have out of state relatives or friends who might come and visit you and you will probably want to be able to give them a place to sleep so that they donâ??t have to pay for a hotel.
A Few Reasons Why That Extra Bedroom Might Be Worth It
September 12, 2013 by
So you are looking at buying a home, but you are wondering whether or not it is worth it to pay a little extra for a home with one more bedroom.
It’s a tough decision to make, especially when balancing other factors such as location and the other features of the home. However, having one more bedroom than you think you need could end up being a good thing for a number of reasons.
What You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance
September 11, 2013 by
If you are on the verge of buying real estate, you’ve probably heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance. Mortgage professionals talk about it a great deal, but you may be asking, “What is it exactly? And why should I care?”
