There’s a lot that goes into successfully selling your home, from listing at the right time to hiring the right agent. But there’s one asset you might not have thought of that can make or break your home sale […]
Want to build wealth? Buy a home — and buy it early
It’s safe to assume that pretty much everyone wants to build wealth — and continue to build wealth throughout their life. But how, exactly, do you do that? According to the data, you build wealth by buying real estate […]
Now or Later? When is the best time to sell for you?
When it comes to selling your home, you want to make sure you list and sell at the right time. But the “right time” can vary from person to person. What might be the perfect time for your neighbor […]
Are mortgage myths holding you back from buying a home?
A recent survey from Fannie Mae finds that a huge percentage of Americans are overestimating what it takes to secure a mortgage — and those misconceptions about mortgage qualifications could be holding people back from purchasing their dream home. […]
American confidence in housing at an all-time high
Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. […]
Seller optimism jumps an impressive 12 percent in Q2
Before you list your home for sale, you want to feel confident in the market and the opportunity to sell your property at a competitive price. And in Q2 2019, it looks like that confidence is on the rise. […]
7 things to avoid after applying for a mortgage
Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home. But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time […]
Homes selling above listing price finally on the decline
Thanks to the historic inventory shortage, competition for homes in markets across the country has been fierce, and Green Valley has been no exception. That competition has driven up home prices. For more than a year, it has not […]
Modest inventory growth expected in 2019
For the past few years, historically low inventory has been driving up competition (and prices) for real estate in markets across the country. But it looks like 2019 is going to see that (finally!) start to shift. While gains […]
Buyers more likely to buy existing homes vs. new construction
Many people believe that when it comes to real estate, buyers want something brand new. But according to a recent report, the vast majority of buyers end up purchasing existing homes. According to the New Construction Consumer Housing Trends […]
