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Mortgage Interest Rates are Still Going Up… Should You Wait to Buy?

August 5, 2018 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased by close to a quarter of a percent over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the National Association of Continue Reading

Housing Market Expected To “Spring Forward” This Year

March 5, 2018 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

Just like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale in the market right now is what is holding back the market. Many Continue Reading

Are Home Values Really Overinflated?

March 1, 2018 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their most recent Existing Home Sales Report. According to the report: “The median existing-home price for all housing types in January was $240,500, up 5.8 percent from January 2017 Continue Reading

It’s Tax Season… Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

February 1, 2018 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $2,895, last year. Tax refunds are often thought of Continue Reading

A Tale of Two Markets: A 6-Month Update

October 4, 2017 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

Six months ago, we reported that the mismatch between the type of inventory of homes for sale and the demand of buyers in the US was causing the formation of two markets. In the starter and trade-up home categories, there were significantly more buyers than Continue Reading

What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? INFOGRAPHIC

May 20, 2017 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

Some Highlights: 95% of first-time homebuyers are willing to sacrifice to make homeownership a reality. The top item that buyers sacrifice is new clothes, at 54%. Even repeat or experienced buyers say they sacrificed taking a vacation or buying a new car to buy Continue Reading

Is 2017 the Year to Move Up to Your Dream Home? If So, Do It Early!

May 13, 2017 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

If you are considering moving up to your dream home, it may be better to do it earlier in the year than later. The two components of your monthly mortgage payment (home prices and interest rates) are both projected to increase as the year moves forward, and interest rates Continue Reading

What You Need to Know About Qualifying for a Mortgage

May 13, 2017 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

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Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running

May 2, 2017 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real Estate has come out on top Continue Reading

Looking to Move-Up to a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time!

April 1, 2017 by mshinedling Leave a Comment

If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of homes Continue Reading

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