Buying a homeJune 5, 2024You Can Negotiate Your Real Estate Agent’s CommissionYou could save several thousand dollars if you negotiate your real estate agent's commission. Discover the pros and cons here.
Real Estate NewsSeptember 1, 2017Wages Are Not Keeping Up With Home Prices: NARIt's clear: home sales are slowing because wages are not keeping up with home prices. Which type of consumer is benefitting in this market?
Real Estate NewsAugust 2, 2017Hope For Home Buyers: Cash Buyers Bow Out, Fall Is ComingIt's the best time of 2017 to get pre-approved. Fall is coming, and it could become way easier to buy a home. Forecast and analysis.
Real Estate NewsJune 21, 2017Report: Homes Selling Faster Than Any Time In Recorded HistoryHome supply is tight, and homes are selling fast. Mortgage rates are favorable. Is it time to enter the market?
Real Estate NewsApril 25, 2017Low Rates, High Competition Fuel Lightning-Fast Home SalesMedian Days on Market still ultra-low as homes sell in less than a week in many U.S. cities. "You snooze, you lose", as they say. Analysis and commentary.
Real Estate NewsDecember 28, 2016Pending Home Sales Foreshadow Strong 2017 Housing MarketFor the 31st straight month, the Pending Home Sales Index bested its benchmark reading of 100. It's no wonder home prices continue to rise nationwide.
Mortgage StrategyDecember 17, 2016First-Time Home Buyer? Don’t Overlook The 5-Year ARMThe typical first-time home buyer overpays with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. For most, the better choice is the 5-year ARM. Read more and discover why.
Mortgage NewsDecember 17, 2013Foreclosure Activity Drops; 2014 Foreclosures To Sell At Steep DiscountsForeclosures sell for an average discount of 17%, but foreclosed homes are getting harder to find. Here's where to look, and how to get the best mortgage deals.
UncategorizedNovember 19, 2012NAR : 46% Of First-Time Buyers Use FHA MortgagesThe National Association of REALTORS® highlights today's home buyer demographics. Fewer first-time buyers are women; more use FHA financing.