In Trulia’s 2014 Rent vs. Buy Report, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting throughout the 100 largest metro areas in the United States; ranging from an average of 5% in Honolulu, all the way to 66% in Detroit, and 38% Nationwide! The other interesting findings in the report include: Even though prices increased […]
Archives: September 2014
You Need A Professional When Buying A Home
Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream home or if they should first try to go it on their own. In today’s market: you need an experienced professional! You Need an Expert Guide if you are Traveling a Dangerous Path The field of real […]
4 Reasons to Buy Before Winter
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying [INFOGRAPHIC]
NAR's Existing Home Sales Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Most Important Report in Real Estate?
Many people report on the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Existing Home Sales Report which quantifies the number of closed sales of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops. However, there is another report that NAR releases each month that may be even more important – the Pending Home Sales Report which reveals the current Pending […]
5 Reasons to Sell BEFORE Winter Hits
People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every fall. We ponder whether we should relocate to a different part of the country to find better year round weather or perhaps move across the state for better job opportunities. Homeowners in this situation must […]
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Whether you are buying or selling a home, the process can be challenging. That is why you should take on the services of a real estate professional when embarking on a potential home move. However, not all real estate agents are the same. A family must make sure they hire someone who truly understands the […]
Downpayment Assistance for Texas Home Buyers
If you are in the market to buy a new home, check in with Michelle Castle (Guild Mortgage, NMLS 231122 | Company NMLS 3274) to get pre-qualified AND learn about her new loan program offering down payment assistance for Texas home buyers! The Texas Bond Program 79 (also known as SETH – 5 Star Advantage Program) is […]
US Home Sales Outperform Real Estate Experts’ Previous Predictions
It’s always a good sign on the national housing market when sales activity is better than even the experts predicted! And that’s exactly what happened recently when the latest market activity report was released by the National Association of Realtors in July. Evidently, contracts to purchase previously-owned properties increased more than expected during the month […]