by David Floyd | Apr 23, 2019 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing...
by David Floyd | Apr 22, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, FSBO's, Move-Up Buyers
With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try to sell their homes on their own rather than using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation while, in most...
by David Floyd | Apr 21, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
Recent industry data indicates this year’s spring real estate climate will likely favor buyers, upping the competition among sellers. With a buyer’s market likely on the horizon, home sellers would do well to make sure their properties are in tip-top shape. In today’s...
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by David Floyd | Apr 19, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”...
by David Floyd | Apr 18, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market would be a disaster. There was even belief we might experience a housing crash like the one that occurred during the last decade. However, according to two separate reports*, buyer demand...
by David Floyd | Apr 17, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in at 4.12% last week! This is great news for anyone who...
by David Floyd | Apr 16, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Every month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases their Seller Traffic Index as a part of their Realtors Confidence Index. In the latest release, NAR reported that homeowners have been reluctant to sell their houses. This is reflected when broken down...
by David Floyd | Apr 16, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
There’s good news on the horizon for spring home buyers. According to recent industry data, the rate at which home prices are going up is beginning to slow down. “Home-price growth continued to slow in January, providing critical relief to buyers heading into the...
by David Floyd | Apr 15, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask...
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by David Floyd | Apr 12, 2019 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate! 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! The average credit...
