Monthly Archives: October 2019
Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process
A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. The post Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home
The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. The post How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.
Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a flood of buyers in the market, but right now may in fact be an even better time to list your home. The post Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part. appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. The post 4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the pr... Read More
Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.
Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject. The post Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents. appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home
Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? The post 5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice
To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think. The post Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search
In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.” The post 5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search appeared first on Keeping Current Matters. Read More
Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for the release of their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real e... Read More