Posted on October 6, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
When people start the process of trying to find a home, they want to make sure that they take the time to get this decision right. The reality is that a home is the most expensive purchase that most people…
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Posted on October 5, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with Commerce Department readings on public and private-sector job growth and the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates were also…
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Posted on October 2, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
The real estate market has been in flux during the past few months. As a result, this could be a great time to both buy and sell a home. This is because mortgage rates are attractive for borrowers right now.…
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Posted on October 1, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Home price growth fueled by high demand for single-family homes was higher in July according to Case-Shiller's National Home Price Index. Analysts said that millennials seeking to purchase homes and the continued exodus from large urban areas propelled rising home…
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Posted on September 30, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Those who are in the process of buying a new home need to be aware of some of the factors that might influence their ability to do so. Even though credit score, income, and assets will play major roles in…
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Posted on September 29, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone. For homeowners, they might be wondering how they are able to keep up with their mortgage in light of shelter in place orders, financial difficulties, and unemployment problems.
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Posted on September 28, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic news included readings on new and existing home sales and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on changing the Fed's business loan policy. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on September 25, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
You've found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. The question is, should you ask the seller to pay some or all of…
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Posted on September 24, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Most people have heard the saying that it might be a good idea to refinance if mortgage rates drop. For those who might not know, refinancing is essentially taking out a new loan to replace the old one because the…
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Posted on September 23, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
With mortgage bubbles and real estate issues still in recent memory, one might feel that their best option is to buy their next home using cash instead of borrowing the necessary funds. In today's article, we'll explore the pros and…
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