Robby Oakes Mortgage

Chapel Hill Mortgage Lender | Robby's Blog about Mortgages in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Crystal Coast area of NC

  • Home
  • Our Main Site
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
    • Home Appraisal
    • Home Inspection
    • Loan Checklist
    • Loan Process
    • Loan Programs
    • Mortgage FAQ
    • Mortgage Glossary
  • Contact Us

Big Cities vs. Secondary Markets: Where to Buy?

December 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Atlanta, Charlotte, New York and Los Angeles are always on the real estate radar because of big ticket sales and good media coverage. The secondary markets – those markets without the celebrity undertones – may actually be better deals. With the price of borrowing money rising and occupation rates dropping in primary markets, places like Nashville and Birmingham are looking better to investors.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Housing Trends, Market Trends, Real Estate

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows to 20-Month Low

October 31, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home price growth slowed to its lowest rate in 20 months according to the 20-City Home Price Index issued by Case-Shiller. After years of dismal readings, Las Vegas, Nevada led the cities included in the index.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Market Trends, Real Estate

NAHB: Builder Confidence in Housing Market Ticks Up in October

October 23, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home builder confidence in national housing market conditions rose one index point for a reading of 68 in October. Readings over 50 indicate that most builders are confident about market conditions. Rolling three-month averages showed mixed results. The Northeastern region gained three points for an index reading of 57; the Midwestern region lost two index points with a reading of 57 and the Southern region posted a gain of one point with a reading of 70. The Western region held steady at 74.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Builder Confidence, Market Conditions, Market Trends

Foreclosure Rates Expected To Dip Below 12-Year Low

October 10, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The record-setting pace of the U.S. economy continues to positively impact the housing market and home foreclosures now stand at an astonishing 12-year low.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure Rates, Market Conditions, Market Trends

3 Generations Top Housing Market Trends

July 24, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Historians like to say that those who do not learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them. In the real estate industry, the chances of that happening are slim because agents and other professionals follow market trends closely.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Market Trends, Real Estate

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

Robby Oakes


Robby Oakes

CIMG Managing  Director
NMLS# 91606

How can we help?

Connect with Us

CIMG Residential Mortgage

Quick Links

  • Our Main Site
  • Accessibility Statement
  • NMLS Consumer Access
  • Privacy Policy
©2025 Robby Oakes Mortgage Team
Corporate Investors Mortgage Group
NMLS# 39460.
Licensed to Do Business in the State of NC

Equal_Housing_Opportunity

Copyright © 2025 · Powered by MySMARTblog

Copyright © 2025 · Genesis Sample Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in