Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent. Let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for the entirety of America’s existence. Realtor.com reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains the American […]
What’s Going On With Home Prices?
October 22, 2018 by ·
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that home prices did not appreciate by at least 6.0% year-over-year. CoreLogic’s Chief Economist Frank Nothaft gave some insight into this change, “The rise in mortgage rates this summer to their highest […]
The Cost of NOT Paying PMI
October 15, 2018 by ·
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live. There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment is required, and it is this limiting belief that often adds months, and sometimes even […]
Home Prices Have Appreciated 6.9% in 2018
September 25, 2018 by ·
Between 1987 and 1999, which is often referred to as the ‘Pre-Bubble Period,’ home prices grew at an average of 3.6% according to the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every month, the economists at CoreLogic release the results of their Home Price Insights Report,which includes the actual year-over-year change in prices across the country and their predictions for the following […]
A Message for Millennials
July 30, 2018 by ·
There are many millennials that are considering purchasing their own place and there are good reasons for why they would want to do just that. Overall family wealth is just one of the reasons why. Did you know that there are loan programs that assist with down payment needs as well as 100% financing programs […]
NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money
July 20, 2018 by ·
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Realtor.com recently reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains […]
What Should You Look for In Your Real Estate Team?
July 15, 2018 by ·
How do you select the members of your team who are going to help make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important characteristic that you should be looking for in your agent and […]
Top Reasons to Own Your Home
June 30, 2018 by ·
Karen Jones is a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS 307015) located in Phoenix and serving Arizona and California consumers with their home lending needs. As a Banker of over 39 years, Karen is dedicated in ensuring that her clients are well educated and prepared for their new home purchase. Learn more about our 100% Financing programs and obtain your Buyer […]
Message for Millennials
June 1, 2018 by ·
CNBC ran an article quoting self-made millionaire David Bach explaining that not purchasing a home is “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their chances of actually having any wealth in this country are little […]
Moving up Is MORE Affordable Now Than Almost Any Other Time in 40 Years
May 5, 2018 by ·
If you are considering selling your current home, to either move up to a larger home or into a home in an area that better suits your current family needs, great news was just revealed. Last week, Trulia posted a blog, Not Your Father’s Housing Market, which examined home affordability over the last 40+ years (1975-2016). Their research revealed […]
