4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home!
By Glen Hagen |
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.1% over the next year. […]Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Glen Hagen |
Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest quarterly Home Price Index report.
In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating...
Read More What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?
By Glen Hagen |
Home prices are at the top of everyone’s minds. Can they maintain their current pace of appreciation? Will rising mortgage rates negatively impact home values? Will the next economic slowdown cause prices to crash? Let’s try to answer these questions based on what has happened in the past as well as what we know about […]
Homeownership is a Dominant Gene
By Glen Hagen |
There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Children are More Likely to Own a Home if Their Parents Did According to an analysis of millennial homeowners, the homeownership rate of those […]
Rising Rents: Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap!
By Glen Hagen |
There are many benefits to homeownership, but one of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating: “Our national rent index is up 0.1 percent month-over-month, marking the sixth straight month of […]5 Reasons You Should Sell This Fall!
By Glen Hagen |
Here are five reasons why listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and are in the market right now! […]A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Glen Hagen |
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Some Highlights:
- Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most 'educated' decisions you can make!
- A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
- Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions and can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family!
Why are Existing Home Sales Down?
By Glen Hagen |
The latest Existing Home Sales Report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that home sales have decreased for four consecutive months and are at their slowest pace in over two years. This has some industry leaders puzzled considering the fact that the economy is strengthening, unemployment is down, and wages are beginning […]