As you prepare to purchase a new home, you’ll hear the terms “pre-qualified” and “pre-approved.” These are key steps in the mortgage application process. However, there are important differences in the two terms that every homebuyer needs to understand. Briefly, being pre-qualified is a first step in the mortgage process that gives you an idea … Read more
Highlights The October U.S. housing market remains active and improving overall. However, home prices remain high due to tight inventory and high demand. Since many sellers are also hopeful homebuyers, the low supply of available homes for sale makes the decision to sell more difficult. Experts hope that increased construction will help ease the home … Read more
The U.S. housing market remains active. Housing market indicators released in October show market activity improving overall. However, home list prices remain high due to tight inventory and high demand. Since many sellers are also hopeful homebuyers, the low supply of available homes for sale makes the decision to sell more difficult. Experts hope that … Read more
Is new construction the right way to go when you can’t find the “perfect” home? Finding an existing home can be a frustrating experience, especially when you discover that the “perfect” home just sold. According to Zillow, homes are selling faster than in previous years. In 2020, homes spent an average of 25 days on … Read more
One reason for a delay in the closing of a home sale is a problem with the appraisal. Issues with the appraisal result in 18% of home sale delays and are the second most common reason to hold up a home sale (obtaining financing is number one). Appraisal problems can not only delay the closing, … Read more
According to the real estate brokerage firm Redfin, the average homeowner stays in their home longer than they used to. In 2010 a typical homeowner stayed eight years in a home. In 2019, the average was 13 years. Longer homeownership helps drive increased homeowner equity. It is one of the bright spots of the 2020 real estate … Read more
