Source: RisMedia — Are you interested in building your own home? It is an exciting proposition because you get to pick and choose everything that goes into the process from the ground up. You don’t have to worry that a builder is going to tell you that you’re...
Source: CNBC — Home prices in May were 19.7% higher compared with the same month last year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. This marks the second month of slower increases, as the housing market cools due to higher...
Source: Redfin — Buyers can now take their time touring and considering homes before making an offer. Still, selection remains very limited despite supply being up, as few homes are being listed and even fewer are selling. The typical home sold during the four...
Source: CNBC — The Covid-19 pandemic caused chaos in the U.S. housing market, with prices skyrocketing, inventories dwindling and intense bidding wars. Then came record inflation, which drove the price of everything higher. The U.S. Federal Reserve, though, is...
Source: Keeping Current Matters — Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know...
Source: Bankrate — Many homeowners choose to refinance from a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to a fresh 30-year equivalent. While this can lower your monthly payment, it adds extra years to the total period of time you’ll be financing your home. That means you’ll...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
