Should We Fear the Surge in Cash-Out Refinances?
Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020. The report explains that the dollar amount of cash-out refinances was...
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards...
Americans See Major Home Equity Gains [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Today’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the country. If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home,...
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
Many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, last March. Instead, real estate...
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated...
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If...
How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time...
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House? Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of...
Is It Smart to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision...
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen In 2021?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for...
