24% of Renters Believe Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home

24% of Renters Believe Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home In real estate, the spring is often seen as the ideal time to buy or sell a house. The term “Spring Buyer’s Season” exists for a reason, as renters and those looking to move on from their current home thaw out from […]

2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market

2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. When it comes to […]

Top 3 Myths About Today’s Real Estate Market

Top 3 Myths About Today’s Real Estate Market There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today’s real estate market. Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe that we may be doomed to repeat ourselves. Others are just plain wrong when it comes […]

A Homeowner’s net worth is 44x greater than that of a renter.

A Homeowner’s net worth is 44x greater than that of a renter. There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Children are More Likely to Own a Home if Their Parents Did […]

4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble

4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. Here […]

Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US

Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted […]

How Long Do Most Families Live in a House?

How Long Do Most Families Live in a House? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a home prior to moving. As […]

Speaking with your Accountant before buying a home.

Speaking with your Accountant before buying a home. A home is the most expensive purchase you are likely to make, unless you buy a medical practice. Your home is more than a place to lay your head, it can serve as an investement. Given the high price of homes and the impact on your monthly […]

We found a great Vacant Land lender!

We found a great Vacant Land lender! Why is it so hard to get a land loan? Answer: Land loans are simply hard to get because of three reasons. These reasons are: 1) Land loan lenders are limited in number compared to home loan lenders. 2) Few land loan lenders specialize in land loans and […]

Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?

Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise? Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this increase in rates, some are guessing that home prices will depreciate. […]