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What is the Multifamily Market in 2019 Looking Like?

December 18, 2018 by Robby Oakes

A growing supply of housing, volatility in the marketplace and risks in the development process all affected the multifamily market in 2018. In 2019, these three factors will continue to move the needle.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Multifamily Market, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 17th, 2018

December 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales

How The Title Search Works

December 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

A title search is an early warning system for buyers and lenders. It reveals flaws the owner must resolve prior to a closing or refinance request. This allows the owner to clear any clouds on the title so that the process can move forward. Also, it protects the buyer or lender from assuming an obligation they aren’t responsible for.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate, Title Company, Title Search

5 Home Design Trends To Watch Out In 2019

December 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

So, as you make your annual resolutions or consider revamping your home, it’s worth knowing them. After all, we all adore coming back to a place that makes us happy and helps us disconnect from tough days at work.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Design Trends, home decorating, Real Estate

Why a Buyer Needs An Independent Inspection at Closing

December 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Many sellers hire inspectors and appraisers to value their home prior to placing it on the market. It’s important for buyers to hire their own inspector to get an independent opinion. If a buyer orders an inspection before the sale goes through, the seller may have to resolve any issues that arise. If you forego the inspection, you inherit any problems that come with the house.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Inspection, Home Repairs, Real Estate

6 Ways To Find the Right Neighborhood For Your Lifestyle

December 11, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Choosing a neighborhood you live in is almost as important as the house you buy. The right neighborhood can make your house feel even more like a home. But how do you find the right neighborhood to shop for your next home?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Community Living, Home Sales, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 10th, 2018

December 10, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending and Labor Department readings on private and public jobs growth. The Consumer Sentiment Index was released along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

4 Important Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying A Green Home

December 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you can make. There are many decisions involved in choosing the right home from picking a real estate agent, to figuring out what type of home will suit your needs. You want the right sized rooms, a floor plan that fits your family, and certain home features you know you can’t live without.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Resale Value, Real Estate

Newest Home Pricing Data Shows Homes Becoming More Attainable Across The Country

December 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Case-Shiller’s 20-city home price index for September reported the lowest pace of year-over-year home price growth in almost two years.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Buyers, Home Prices

Home Buying Power Remains In Motion Depsite Rising Mortgage Rates

November 30, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The real estate market does not occupy a space outside the laws of physics. As Sir Isaac Newton so aptly theorized, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” When applying the English physicist’s Third Law to today’s rising mortgage rates, anticipating the reaction can be valuable information if you are planning to buy or sell a home or commercial property.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Sales, Interest Rates, Mortgage

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