The idea of packing up your things and moving somewhere new can be exciting – especially if your current living situation isn’t ideal. So it’s not surprising that a...
Read MoreEverybody knows about the economic damage the coronavirus pandemic has caused. But while the virus disrupted the overall economy, the housing market has showed remarkable resiliency. In fact, by...
Read MoreThere is a lot of real estate data devoted to tracking buyer demand. Reports covering home sales, contract signings, and builder confidence are all, in one way or another,...
Read MoreIn today’s market, there are more home buyers than there are homes available for sale. In other words, it’s a seller’s market. But despite favorable conditions for sellers, the...
Read MoreThe housing market has a pattern to it. Typically, it starts to get busier in early spring and continues to build through the summer. But, then in fall, when...
Read MoreIf you’re trying to calculate how much house you can afford, the most commonly cited rule is that your mortgage payment should be no more than 28 percent of...
Read MoreWhen there are more buyers than homes for sale, it can be difficult to find a home without compromising on your wish list. Maybe, for example, you wanted an...
Read MoreSales of previously owned homes continue to improve, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. Their existing-home sales report shows sales rose another 2.4 percent in...
Read MoreLending standards change. That’s why the Mortgage Bankers Association’s monthly Mortgage Credit Availability Index tracks how easy or difficult it currently is for borrowers to secure financing. Any increase...
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