Tag Archives: buying

First-Time Buyers Bypass the Starter House

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, April 07, 2016 Seventy-five percent of first-time buyers say they prefer to not purchase a starter home and instead want to purchase a home that will meet their future needs, according to the Bank … Continue reading

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NW Dominates Home Price Increases

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 06, 2016 Western states dominate the list of states seeing the largest year-over-year increases in sales prices. But there is a notable exception — California. Instead, the state of Washington is posting the … Continue reading

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First-Time Buyers May Face a Difficult Spring

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Millennials may finally be ready to buy this spring, thanks to an improving job market, low mortgage rates, and record apartment rents. But the big question: Will they be able to? … Continue reading

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A Warning to Your Buyers: Closing Scam

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 21, 2016 The Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of REALTORS® issued a warning to consumers to be mindful of a growing mortgage closing phishing scam that could leave buyers with no … Continue reading

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Fed Leaves Rates Alone: What This Means for Mortgages

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will not raise interest rates as quickly as they had originally anticipated. The Fed dimmed its outlook as the economy showed signs of slowing. … Continue reading

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8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

By: G. M. Filisko A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do … Continue reading

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Signs of a Bad Moving Company

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 07, 2016 About 16.5 million households – or 38.7 million Americans – move annually. But Americans need to carefully screen those who help them move to make sure all goes smoothly in relocating … Continue reading

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Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, February 29, 2016 Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job creation — arguably the most … Continue reading

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4 Must-Know Tips for Buying, Selling in 2016

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 15, 2016 What do buyers and sellers need to know to be smart about the housing market in 2016? “The 2016 housing market is forecasted to be mainly a seller’s market, filled with … Continue reading

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