5 Reasons Why You Should Not For Sale By Owner! 5 Reasons Why You Should Not For Sale By Owner! – In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are […]
3 Reasons the Housing Market is NOT in a Bubble 3 Reasons the Housing Market is NOT in a Bubble – With housing prices appreciating at levels that far exceed historical norms, some are fearful that the market is heading for another bubble. To alleviate that fear, we just need to look back at the […]
Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running – Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real […]
Financial Planning: 4 Reasons to Buy a House Today Financial Planning: 4 Reasons to Buy a House Today – Homeownership will always be a part of the American Dream. There are advantages to owning your own home (educational, health, social) that far transcend any economic impact. However, we want to look at several of the financial […]
Your Tax Return: Bring it Home Your Tax Return: Bring it Home – This time of year, many people eagerly check their mailboxes looking for their tax return check from the IRS. But, what do most people plan to do with the money? GO Banking Rates recently surveyed Americans and asked the question – “What do you plan […]
US Housing Market Continues the Move into ‘Buy Territory’! US Housing Market Continues the Move into ‘Buy Territory’! – According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. […]
Measuring Your Ability to Achieve the American Dream Measuring Your Ability to Achieve the American Dream – Forbes.com recently released the results of their new American Dream Index, in which they measure “the prosperity of the middle class, and…examine which states best support the American Dream.” The monthly index measures several different economic factors, including goods-producing employment, […]
Careful…Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap! Careful…Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap! – There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com, reported on […]
Looking to Move-Up to a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time! Looking to Move-Up to a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time! – If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that […]
Renting or Buying… Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage Renting or Buying… Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage – There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying […]