DocuSign Soars After IPO Debut DocuSign, the e-signature company that helped usher in the era of digital real estate closings, debuted as an initial public offering on April 27 and is off to a strong start. Shares of DocuSign ended up 37 percent higher by the end of its first day of trading …
Category: Real Estate Tips
May 02
Freedom First Program
Freedom First Program The freedom first program provides eligible borrowers with the opportunity to finace their own home – even if their credit isn’t perfect. Requirements for credit scores as low as 500: Available for FHA nd VA loans 500 – 549 credit scores or borrowers who have NO credit scores We follow …
May 01
3 Ways to Beat Your Competition
3 Ways to Beat Your Competition With a tight market this spring, competition for listings and buyers will be fiercer among real estate professionals. So how can you show clients you’d be the best representative for their housing needs? Forbes.com recently featured tips for salespeople to capture more of their market share, including personalizing your …
Apr 30
Mortgage Rates Surge to 4-Year High
Mortgage Rates Surge to 4-Year High Mortgage rates continued their climb this week, reaching their highest level since 2013. “Higher Treasury yields, driven by rising commodity prices, more Treasury issuances, and the steady stream of solid economic news are behind the uptick in rates over the past week,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Despite …
Apr 27
Buyers Stretch Budgets to Be More Competitive
Buyers Stretch Budgets to Be More Competitive Buyer demand is high but the number of homes for sale is low. This is prompting more shoppers to stretch their budgets, put less money down, or turn to adjustable-rate loans to prevail in a bidding war for a home. “The frustration with the lack of inventory …
Apr 26
The Art Factor Boosts Housing
The Art Factor Boosts Housing Public art has been linked to building booms and price increases for residential real estate. That’s why developers and city planners alike are working to weave art throughout new real estate projects and public spaces. “Developers are beginning to see that if they want to attract tenants, they have to …
Apr 25
Dreaming about moving?
Dreaming about moving? Good news!! If you’ve been dreaming about moving up, but always thought you couldn’t afford it, FHA can help! Features: FHA can be your best option. Low fixed and adjustable rates. Low down payment requirements Great for moving up and purchasing a more expensive home. Great for refinancing your existing jumbo …
Apr 24
Bidding Wars Heat Up in Unassuming Towns
Bidding Wars Heat Up in Unassuming Towns You’d expect bidding wars in major cities such as San Francisco, Boston, and New York—but Akron, Ohio? The Midwestern town has seen the biggest spike in multiple-offer situations on listings in the nation, according to realtor.com®. And as housing demand picks up in the spring, ushering in the …
Apr 23
Mortgage Rates Jump to 4-Year High
Mortgage Rates Jump to 4-Year High After mostly stagnant activity levels in recent weeks, mortgage rates are back on the move. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to its highest level since January 2014 this week, also seeing its largest weekly increase since February of this year, Freddie Mac reports. Average mortgage rates were higher across …
Apr 20
A Costly Mistake for Mortgage Borrowers?
A Costly Mistake for Mortgage Borrowers? Consumers could be leaving money on the table by failing to gather quotes from multiple lenders when shopping for a mortgage. In fact, borrowers stand to save an average of $1,500 over the life of a 30-year loan by just getting one additional rate quote when shopping for …
Apr 19
Still Renting? We have a better options.
Still Renting? We have a better options. With interest rates at an all-time low, now is the time to buy. More people than ever are turning to property and housing as a way to incest their income and watching it grow. Whit a variety of loan programs available, it’s time to begin exploring home ownership …
Apr 18
Credit Policy Changes Could Boost Scores
Credit Policy Changes Could Boost Scores The three major credit reporting agencies are implementing policy changes for credit scoring that could lift the scores of some consumers. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion will now exclude exclude all tax lien data from credit reports, which could raise some credit scores as much as 30 points, …
