Homeowners Gained in Equity U.S. homeowners who have a mortgage saw their equity increase by 5.6% over the past year, according to the Home Equity Report, released Thursday by CoreLogic. The average homeowner gained $6,400 in home equity between the first quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year. (U.S. homeowners with mortgages …
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Jun 06
Homeowners Want to Renovate
Homeowners Want to Renovate The kitchen is often considered the centerpiece of a home, so it’s not surprising that it tops most homeowners’ renovation lists. Homeowners are spending more to outfit their kitchens, too. Kitchen remodel spending jumped 27% in the past year, reaching a median of $14,000 on upgrades, according to a newly …
Jun 05
ROAD to Freedom – Selling a Home
ROAD to Freedom – Selling a Home See all the steps below to selling your home. We are here to help.. The road to selling a home can be daunting without the help of a professional real estate agent. It’s our goal to get your home sold quickly with you being educated and prepared for …
Jun 04
Lawn Care Mistakes
Lawn Care Mistakes A great lawn adds instant curb appeal to a home’s first impression, but according to Reviewed.com, homeowners may be making one of these common mistakes in their lawn maintenance: 1. Cutting the grass too short. Most grasses should be cut no shorter than 2.5 inches, according to Reviewed.com. Anything shorter could impede …
Jun 03
Interest Rate for 30-Year Mortgage up a bit
Interest Rate for 30-Year Mortgage up a bit For the first time since January 2018, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped below 4%. “While economic data points to continued strength, financial sentiment is weakening with the spread between the 10-year and the 3-month Treasury bill narrowing as fears of the impact of the trade war …
May 31
Home Buyers Are Stretching Their Searches Out Further
Home Buyers Are Stretching Their Searches Out Further In their search for affordability, home buyers are taking their house hunts further out from the city limits. Exurbs are the outskirts of major metro areas that lie beyond the suburbs. Many offer more land and greater affordability in new-home construction. Single- and multifamily activity in the …
May 29
A Testimonial of another satisfied client!
from Stephanie C. regarding 401 1st Ave. Newtown Square, PA 19073. “I trust Anthony completely. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and serves as a constant advocate for his client. I never felt pressured and came to trust and depend on Anthony’s guidance. We will miss working with him!”
May 29
The road to Freedom – Buying a Home.
The road to Freedom – Buying a Home. See all the steps in the photo below that will help you on the journey to buying a home for you and your family. We can help on every step of the way. Give us a chance to help you buy your dream home. The Road to …
May 28
Mortgage Rates Drop Again this week
Mortgage Rates Drop Again this week Mortgage rates continue to decline while lowering borrowing costs for home buyers this spring. “Mortgage rates fell for the fourth consecutive week and continued the medium-term trend of lower rates since late 2018,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The drop in mortgage rates is causing purchase demand …
May 24
Tax Changes Haven’t Held Buyers Back
Tax Changes Haven’t Held Buyers Back Home buyers appear to be less skittish about the potential financial impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on their real estate purchases, according to a new Redfin survey of more than 2,000 consumers. The tax reform law, which placed a cap on deductions for mortgage interest …
May 23
Mortgage Rates Shouldn’t Raise As Much
Mortgage Rates Shouldn’t Raise As Much Borrowing costs this year likely will be lower than originally predicted. Freddie Mac recently downgraded its forecast for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, projecting it will average 4.3% this year—below last year’s average of 4.5%. Further, Freddie economists predict only a small increase in rates in 2020, with the 30-year …
May 22
Where a $1K Monthly Mortgage Is Most Possible
Where a $1K Monthly Mortgage Is Most Possible Median home list prices have been hitting a record pace—topping a $300,000 average in the United States, according to realtor.com® data. The rise in mortgage prices has come with a higher median cost for home loans, which is up nearly 20% to $229,000, over the past …
