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Aug 13
More Faith in Real Estate Than Stocks
More Faith in Real Estate Than Stocks Real estate has surpassed stocks as Americans’ favorite long-term investment, according to a nationwide Bankrate survey of about 1,000 respondents. Thirty-one percent of survey respondents named real estate as their favorite investment for building wealth that they don’t need access to for a decade or more. That is …
Aug 12
No Bidding Wars This Year?
No Bidding Wars This Year? Bidding wars are growing a lot less common, real estate pros report. By one measure, only 11.2% of offers written by Redfin real estate agents for their clients faced a bidding war in July—down more than 45% from a year earlier. That is also the lowest rate since at least …
Aug 09
Feeling good about real estate
Feeling good about real estate Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index surged to a new high as consumers became more upbeat about buying and selling, mortgage rates, and their jobs. Five of the six components measured by the index rose month over month. “Consumer job confidence and favorable mortgage rate expectations lifted the HPSI to …
Aug 08
Shop Around for a Mortgage or it’s your loss.
Shop Around for a Mortgage or it’s your loss. More than a third of home buyers say they did not shop around before selecting their mortgage lender, according to new findings from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey. That may mean they’re missing out in thousands of dollars in savings. Real estate professionals, with …
Aug 07
A pre-approval puts you in control
A pre-approval puts you in control A pre-approval is documentation that is provided by a lender that has checked your income, credit history and documentation to determine the mortgage amount your’re qualified to borrow. Pre-approval saves time spent looking at houses you cannot afford. A pre-approval letter shows sellers that you’ve already started working with …
Aug 06
Discover the affordability of Home Ownership
Discover the affordability of Home Ownership Discover the affordability of home ownership! Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, a repeat buyer, or looking to refinance, John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853 – 610.322.4886) and I can help you find out what the Homeready program can do you for. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomeReady #PreApprovalChecklist #FreedomFast #PreApp …
Aug 05
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage barely budged this week, remaining low at a 3.75% average, Freddie Mac reports. “Mortgage rates have essentially stabilized over the last two months, which reflects the recovery and improvement in the economy from the malaise earlier in the year,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Going …
Jul 26
Mortgage Rates Near 3 Year Lows
Mortgage Rates Near 3 Year Lows After a slight uptick last week, mortgage rates fell back to what’s become a more regular pattern this summer of hovering near three-year lows. Home buyers are responding to the lower rates, and mortgage applications for home purchases have continued to rise steadily the last two months to the highest …
Jul 25
Bathroom Remodeling done right
Bathroom Remodeling done right In a bathroom remodel, homeowners have a lot of choices, from tubs, sinks, tile, and more. But it’s the small details that could have some big impact. Realtor.com® recently featured an article on the smaller details that can help elevate a bathroom’s look, including: A lux shower head “These days, many …
Jul 24
Pre Approval Credit Checklist
Pre Approval Credit Checklist See the credit checklist below for all the items you will need to be on the way to obtaining your goal of a new home. Having a checklist of the documents you’ll need when seeking a preapproval can really come in handy. John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, (NMLS# 183853) can …
Jul 23
Turf Lawns for No Hassle Grass
Turf Lawns for No Hassle Grass More homeowners are leaning towards maintenance-free faux turfs for their yards, according to landscapers. Architect Christopher Brandon of Brandon Architects in Costa Mesa, Calif., told The Wall Street Journal that about 75% of the projects he does for modern-style homes now ask for artificial grass. Since faux turf does not require …
