Source: CNBC — Even as prices for homes soar, the American Dream of owning a home is still alive and well. Yet that can be a high hurdle for first-time home buyers to reach. New data from the National Association of Realtors shows sales of previously owned...
Source: CNN — If you’re thinking of buying a home or refinancing one, a big question will be whether to get a 30-year mortgage or opt for a shorter term loan. Most people get a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, which offers lower monthly payments. But there...
Source: Fox 2 Now — ST. LOUIS – Reverse mortgages have been around for 60 years now and they are advertised to seniors as a way to access the equity of their home quickly. Since the pandemic began more than a year and a half ago some have been turning to these...
Source: Colorado Biz — With fall winding down and winter on the horizon, the traditional seasonal market tempering is also following suit – if just a bit. Buying opportunities still remain and for those looking to make a move and sell, it’s still a good time. ...
Source: New York Times— The lawns are manicured. The swimming pools sparkle in the sun. And the homes, all of them turnkey and smelling of fresh paint, are lined up in tidy rows, an army of cookie-cutter porches standing at attention. Covid-19 inflamed the real...
Source: Bankrate — If you have a stable job but are earning less than you’d like, you might be concerned that this can impede your ability to purchase a home. The good news: There are mortgages and assistance options that can help you become a homeowner, even...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 15-19
