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61% of First-Time Buyers Put Down Less than 6%

61% of First-Time Buyers Put Down Less than 6%

 According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Realtors Confidence Index, 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with down payments below 6% from October 2016 through November 2017. Many potential homebuyers believe that a 20% down

Jan 16, 2018 |

What Would a Millennial Baby Boom Mean for Housing?

What Would a Millennial Baby Boom Mean for Housing?

    Recently released data from the National Center for Health Statistics revealed that 1.3 million Millennial women gave birth for the first time in 2015. There are now over 16 million women in this generation who have become mothers.“All told, Millennia

Jan 05, 2018 |

Your Friends Are Crazy Wrong If They’re Telling You Not to Buy

Your Friends Are Crazy Wrong If They’re Telling You Not to Buy

The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sens

Dec 08, 2017 |

Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI!

Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI!

  Some Highlights:Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most “Return On Investment” (ROI).While bi

Nov 30, 2017 |

7 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season

7 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays.Here are seven g

Nov 22, 2017 |

Mortgage Interest Rates Are Going Up… Should I Wait to Buy?

Mortgage Interest Rates Are Going Up… Should I Wait to Buy?

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to ri

Nov 18, 2017 |