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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

NAHB Reports Lowest Builder Confidence Reading Since 2014

November 29, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Obstacles facing home builders have caught up with high builder confidence according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for November. Builder confidence dropped eight points to an index reading of 60, which was the largest month-to-month drop in builder confidence since 2014. November’s decline in builder confidence was greater than the largest month-to-month decline during the housing crisis.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Builder Confidence, Housing Trends, NABH

Mortgage Challenges For Self-Employed Home Buyers

November 28, 2018 by Robby Oakes

It’s no secret that mortgage lending institutions look favorably on steady paychecks and positive debt-to-income ratios. That can leave many self-employed prospective home buyers feeling anxious about getting approved for a mortgage. But just like the 9-to-5ers who get regular paychecks, self-employed people earning a good living can get approved with a little due diligence.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Self-Employment

Buy Or Build Your Home? 5 Factors To Consider

November 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

A home is one of the biggest investments you can make, and the American Dream for many. Most people spend significant time finding or designing their “dream home.” The first decision is whether to buy or build.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Build Home, New Home, Real Estate

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