Real Estate NewsOctober 15, 2018What’s my house worth? 4 ways to estimate your property value"What's my house worth?" With today's rising property values, your hous may be worth more than you think. Here's how to find out.
RefinanceOctober 15, 2018Why refinance now? Because your home equity, credit scores are higher than you thinkEven if you were turned down for a mortgage refinance when rates were at their lowest, you may still be able to benefit. Credit scores and home equity are on the rise, making borrowers more attractive. See if you can refinance now.
Real EstateOctober 15, 2018Should I accept a contingent offer when I sell my home?"Should I accept a contingent offer when selling my home?," you might wonder. It depends on the contingencies. Which are normal and which are weird? How desperate are you? And do you have better options?
Real Estate NewsOctober 15, 2018For Millennials, homeownership is more important than marriage, kidsMillennials are serious about homeownership. In fact, according to a new report, the Millennial cohort values owning a home over nearly every other milestone — including getting married, having children and traveling.
Real EstateOctober 14, 2018Should you buy or rent after selling your home?Should you buy or rent after selling your home? That depends on several factors, and here's how to determine what's right for you.
Real EstateOctober 13, 2018Selling a home: Should I have an open house?When selling a home, you may wonder, "Should I have an open house?" There are pros and cons. Here's what you need to know.
Buying a homeOctober 13, 2018Why fall may be the best time to buy a homeThis fall may be the best time to buy a home, judging from current real estate data and mortgage rate trends. Here's why you might want to get off the fence now if considering a home purchase.
Mortgage StrategyOctober 12, 2018Second home purchases soar on low rates, better mortgage optionsSecond home sales reached nearly 1 million in 2015. Financing options are now easier to find and buyers are finding solid value in leisure residences.
Real Estate NewsOctober 12, 2018Foreclosures hit 12-year low; loan delinquencies up in disaster-hit areasIt’s a good time to be an American homeowner. Not only has home equity topped $6 trillion, but foreclosures have now dropped to 0.5 percent — their lowest point in more than a decade.
Real EstateOctober 12, 2018Is the highest offer when selling a home always better?Many think it's a no-brainer: always accept the highest offer when selling a home. But that's not the whole story. In many cases when selling a home, less is more.
FICO & Credit ScoresOctober 11, 2018When should you authorize (or not authorize) a credit pull?Mortgage lenders require a credit pull when you apply for a home loan. But that doesn't mean you should allow them all to check your credit report.
Real EstateOctober 11, 2018Selling a home: When should you reduce the asking price?When you sell a home, of course you want as much as you can get. But when should you reduce the asking price?
FHA Home BuyingOctober 11, 2018Minimum FHA Credit Score Requirement Falls 60 PointsCredit score requirements are dropping for the FHA mortgage. Analysis and effect on U.S. home buyers, plus today's live FHA mortgage rates.
Real Estate NewsOctober 11, 2018Luxury home prices on the rise; here’s where they’ve jumped the mostOn the hunt for a luxury home? Then you might want to act fast. According to new data, luxury home prices are climbing — in some places at double-digit rates.
Buying a homeOctober 10, 2018Should I buy a home or continue to rent? [Video]Should you buy or rent? It's not an easy decision, but one that you can make if you take a look at your situation.
Real Estate NewsOctober 10, 2018Here’s where you’ll find the least housing inventoryWant lots of housing options? Then avoid Sacramento or Charlotte. According to new data, they’ve experienced the biggest housing inventory crunch in the nation. In facts, listings in both cities have dropped more than 50 percent in the last three years.
Real EstateOctober 9, 2018Home for sale: Should I meet buyers myself or leave that to the agent?When you have a home for sale, you want to know what people really think about it. But maybe you don't need to.
Real Estate NewsOctober 9, 2018Selling your home? Target MillennialsIf you’re not marketing your home to Millennials, then you’re missing out. Data shows that by the end of 2018, Millennials are expected to account for a whopping 43 percent of new mortgages — meaning nearly half of all home sales.
Mortgage RatesOctober 8, 2018How to deal with the 5 percent mortgageThe 5 percent mortgage rate is here, and borrowers may want to re-think their mortgage options. But don't worry. There are strategies to reduce mortgages rates and interest costs.
Real EstateOctober 8, 2018Best places to buy a rental homeCheck out this list of best places to buy a rental home. Because if you want to invest in rental real estate, you want a location that will provide the best return on your investment.