Early Spring Buying Season?? Mortgage rates inched lower for the third consecutive week. Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater says the lower rates bode well for the spring home buying season, typically the busiest time of the year for home shopping. “Mortgage rates … [are] continuing the general downward trend that began late last year,” Khater says. …
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Feb 22
Existing-Home Sales
Existing-Home Sales The winter months have proven to be a sluggish time for home sales. January was the third consecutive month in which existing-home sales posted a drop, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. All regions of the U.S. saw a drop in sales except for the Northeast. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions …
Feb 21
Make a larger space looks comfy
Make a larger space looks comfy Spacious areas can sometimes feel cold and unwelcoming. How can you make a large living room with high ceilings feel more inviting? Houzz, a home remodeling website resource, provides some of the following tips: Leverage tall potted plants. For a room with tall ceilings, incorporate tall plants. It’ll help …
Feb 20
Are you ready to move?
Are you ready to move? I specialize in programs for first time home buyers! Buying your first home is an exciting and stressful time. Luckily, there are many financing plans available to help you achieve the American dream of home ownership. You deserve to know all your options, including: 1 – Information on …
Feb 19
The Importance of the Garage to Buyers
The Importance of the Garage to Buyers Luxuries like pools and lavish living spaces may not be as enticing to home buyers as a garage, finds a new poll by Zolo Realty, a Canadian online real estate marketplace. Zolo Realty surveyed more than 1,800 North American respondents to discover buyer behavior and desires. Male …
Feb 18
Mortgage Rates Drop
Mortgage Rates Drop Cooling inflation and slower global economic growth prompted mortgage rates to drift down to the lowest levels in a year, Freddie Mac reports. “While housing activity has clearly softened over the last nine months and the lingering effects of higher rates from last year are still being felt, lower mortgage rates and …
Feb 15
Make Clients Feel Special on Valentine’s Day
Make Clients Feel Special on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a time to express your love for family and friends. But why not spread the love to your clients, too? Take this holiday as an opportunity to thank them for being your customers, according to trainer and customer service expert Shep Hyken. While flowers are …
Feb 14
Yes! You can achieve the dream of home ownership. I can help!
Yes! You can achieve the dream of home ownership. I can help! Yes! You can achieve the dream of home ownership. We can help! I believe everyone should have the opportunity to own their own home. If you think you may not be able to qualify for a mortgage, I have good news. I have …
Feb 13
Home Theaters With A New Look
Home Theaters With A New Look The home theater is moving out of the basement and into the main living area. Home theaters are being replaced by multi functional media rooms that feature lounge-style spaces—cozy couches, tables, and chairs around a TV, as well as a place to entertain guests or for the kids to do their …
Feb 12
2019 Promises to Be Better for Buyers
2019 Promises to Be Better for Buyers After inventory and affordability challenges in 2018, prospective home buyers may have better chances of scoring a property this year. Affordability will remain an issue in some high-priced markets, says realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale, but overall, the national market is looking brighter for buyers who have stayed …
Feb 11
Mortgage Rates Fall to 10-Month Low
Mortgage Rates Fall to 10-Month Low Borrowing costs were cheaper this week, as mortgage rates continued inching down. “The U.S. economy remains on solid ground, inflation is contained, and the threat of higher short-term rates is fading from view, which has allowed mortgage rates to drift down to their lowest level in 10 months,” says …
Feb 08
Topping the Wish Lists of Luxury Buyers
Topping the Wish Lists of Luxury Buyers Luxury home shoppers can have high expectations for what they want in a home. “The higher the price point, the more features buyers expect and that desire intensifies,” says Alec Traub, a real estate professional with Redfin in Los Angeles. Many of these high-end homes share some traits. Redfin …
