Source: Market Watch — Dear MarketWatch, I hope you can help me figure this out. I am 69 years old and will turn 70 at the end of the month. I’ve been offered a cash out refinance loan and need to decide whether to take a 15- or 30-year loan. My monthly...
Source: Vermont Biz — The pressures on Washington County’s housing market essentially condense down to affordability and availability. According to Karen Hatcher, the national vacancy rate is 6.7 percent. Vermont’s is 3.4 percent. Washington County’s is even...
Source: Ris Media — Location is, and has always been, everything in real estate. The truism that where a property sits must be its most important characteristic remains undisputed. But what is location, really? What does it mean to homebuyers, and what are the...
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette — Over a week ago Zillow announced it was exiting its home flipping business. Am I surprised? Absolutely not. Why? Because good agents know that you cannot commoditize the buying and selling of people’s homes. It’s just way too...
Source: Brinkwire — To dodge the New Year’s property frenzy, sell your home immediately. House selling: According to one real estate agent, ‘Now is the moment to get ahead of the New Year’s property rush.’ AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR, MANY PEOPLE DECIDE TO...
Source: Savings.com.au — Before you get serious about buying, it’s important to understand the first step on your home ownership journey – putting in an offer. Finding the right home for you can be a long, time-consuming process. But once you’ve found...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 3-7
