New-Home Sales Surge More home shoppers purchased newly constructed homes in November, bringing new-home sales to their best three-month performance since 2007, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Monday. Economists credit low mortgage rates, low unemployment, and strong income growth for the sales uptick. Sales of new single-family homes increased 1.3% to an annualized pace of …
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Dec 26
Home Design for the next Decade
Home Design for the next Decade Off-trend may become the new trend in interior home design in the new year. Bigger, bolder statements are coming in favor over all-white or neutral interiors. Forbes.com recently interviewed interior and furniture designers to find out the hottest looks they expect to emerge over the next decade. Statement lighting. …
Dec 24
Credit Scores Surge
Credit Scores Surge Americans are boosting their credit scores, which bodes well for applicants seeking a mortgage to snag the lowest rates. The average credit score hit its highest level since 2011, reaching 682–two points higher than a year ago, Experian reports in its State of Credit report. Consumers also are taking on more mortgage …
Dec 23
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.73%, unchanged from a week ago, Freddie Mac reports. “The economy continued to pick up momentum with a solid increase in residential construction, improvement in industrial output in our nation’s factories and a rise in job openings,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “While the …
Dec 20
November home sales slip
November home sales slip Existing-home sales decreased in November, offsetting October’s gains. But Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, says there’s no reason to believe the drop indicates a lasting downward trend heading into the new year. Total existing-home sales—completed transactions for single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—slipped 1.7% in November, …
Dec 19
Housing Construction Rises
Housing Construction Rises More new-home construction is coming, and builders are increasingly confident about the direction of the market. Housing starts in November rose 3.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Broken out, single-family home construction rose 2.4% year over year in November, while the …
Dec 18
Discover the affordability of homeownership
Discover the affordability of homeownership Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a repeat buyer, or looking to refinance, John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, and I can help you find out what the Homeready program can do you for. #RealEstate #Realtor #HomeReady #PreApprovalChecklist #FreedomFast #PreApp #LetFreedomHelp See the image below for all the details.
Dec 17
There’s Not Enough Building
There’s Not Enough Building While industry economists at the National Association of REALTORS®’ Real Estate Forecast Summit last week were optimistic about the housing market’s performance in 2020, they also discussed challenges that continue to throw markets off balance. One big one: the continued need for more new construction to meet new household formation and …
Dec 16
Mortgage Rates Could Trend Upward
Mortgage Rates Could Trend Upward A humming economy and a halt to Federal Reserve interest rate hikes—at least in the immediate future—are helping to push mortgage rates higher. With economic expansion expected to continue into the new year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which increased to an average of 3.73% this week, could see steady inclines …
Dec 13
Fed Leaves Rates Alone
Fed Leaves Rates Alone As the economy continues its record-long expansion, the Federal Reserve voted to leave its key benchmark rate unchanged at its meeting Wednesday. Consumers buying a home or car should continue to see lower borrowing costs as a result. Even though the Fed’s key rate isn’t directly tied to mortgage rates, they …
Dec 12
First-Time Buyer Market
First-Time Buyer Market More first-time buyers emerged on the market in the third quarter—a modest rise, but one that economists are still upbeat about. First-time buyers purchased 591,000 homes in the third quarter, a year-over-year increase of 1%, Genworth Mortgage Insurance reports. First-time buyers comprised 39% of all buyers in the single-family market, and 55% …
Dec 11
Are you ready to move?
Are you ready to move? We specialize in programs for the first time home buyers! Buying your first home is an exciting and stressful time. Luckily, there are many financing plans available to help you achieve the American dream of home ownership. You deserve to know all your options. See the photo below, then contact …
