Posts Tagged ‘housing market’

If you’re in the market for a home this year, you’ll want to keep your eye on a few things: mortgage rates, home prices, and home availability. Let’s see what

First-time homebuyers often want starter homes. Let’s look at what defines a starter home, who buys them, and the state of the new starter-home market.

The Size of Starter Homes

“Starter homes”

A borrower’s credit score often plays a significant role in determining loan type, amount, and terms. Here’s what you need to know.

Minimum Credit Scores

How low can a credit score go

Over 2,000 industry experts weighed in on America’s hottest real estate markets for development and investment. Let’s look at why the consensus puts DFW at the top of PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ annual

You’re ready to buy a home, but fear you’ll never save enough money for the down payment. We hear this often from our first-time buyer clients. Let’s dispel some common

Economists for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently gathered in Boston to talk about the future of the residential real estate market. Let’s look at the top-line takeaways.

Lower Mortgage

This might be the year you’ll always remember. The year you bought that forever home, a dream for many that could be your reality. With the right plan.

Get Your Finances

Have you considered selling your home? Even if you think the property listing is months away, now is the time to prepare. Here’s why and how.

First, focus on the house.

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We’re witnessing a significant shift in the housing market: homebuyers want smaller homes for lower prices. Builders, in turn, are looking to meet these needs. Let’s look at why and

The Federal Reserve recently made big news by lowering the federal funds rate for the first time in four years. This move will probably prompt lower mortgage rates, making now