155 posts tagged with First-Time-Home-Buyers:
February 20, 2017
According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment.
The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question:
In today’s housing market, is it better to rent or buy a home?The index examines the entire US housing market and then isolates 23 major cities for comparison. The researchers “measure the relationship between purchasing property and building wealth through a buildup in equity versus renting a comparable property and investing in a portfolio of stocks and . . .
January 28, 2017
Highlights:
5.45 million existing homes were sold in 2016! This is the highest mark set since 2006.Inventory of existing homes for sale dropped to a 3.6-month supply, the lowest level since NAR began tracking in 1999.The median price of homes sold in December was $232,200. This is the 58th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains. . . .
January 02, 2017
Some Highlights:
As we usher in the new year, one thing is for certain… if you plan
to buy or sell a house this year, you need a real estate professional on
your team!
There are many benefits to using a local professional!
Pick a pro who knows your local market and can help you navigate the housing . . .
December 20, 2016
Some Highlights:
Your monthly housing cost is directly tied to the price of the home
you purchase and the interest rate you secure for your mortgage.Over the last 30 years, interest rates have fluctuated greatly with
rates in the double digits in the 1980s, all the way down to the near 4%
we are experiencing now.Your purchasing power is greatly impacted by the interest rate you secure. Act now before rates go up! . . .
November 30, 2016
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