by David Floyd | Jan 15, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials
Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set. “Today’s older adults became...
by David Floyd | Jan 14, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your...
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by David Floyd | Jan 11, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates
Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to climb to 5.0% by this time next year according to Freddie Mac. The impact your interest rate makes on your...
by David Floyd | Jan 9, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed consistently throughout 2018 until the middle of November. After that point, rates returned to levels that we saw in August to close out the year at 4.55%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market...
by David Floyd | Jan 8, 2019 | Baby Boomers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market
Every year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying at their first...
by David Floyd | Jan 3, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Following last year’s real estate market was like riding a rollercoaster. The market started off strong in 2018 and then softened before finishing with a mild flurry. However, one thing that did not waiver was America’s belief that owning a home makes sense from a...
