Real Estate News

 
  • gutter with dried leaves
    March 09, 2017

    New season, new buyer

    Spring and summer seasons always dominate the home selling market, but with our area being one that is so transient, it would be a mistake to overlook the fall.
  • 2 people holding hands
    March 09, 2017

    Should My Partner and I Buy a Home Before We Marry?

    First comes love, then comes the mortgage, then comes the wedding? It may seem unconventional for a couple to purchase a home together before making the trek down the aisle
  • A weathervane pointing to the North
    March 09, 2017

    Is America Becoming A ‘Renter Nation’

    Traditionally, the business of renting single-family homes has been a local mom and pop operation. But that landscape changed as investors, with no community ties whatsoever, purchased properties in bulk.
  • home for rent house icon
    March 09, 2017

    How To Find a Quality Tenant When Renting Out Your Home

    There is a lot of help for those looking to find tenants. A Realtor, real estate agent or rental management company can all work with you to find a renter for your rental home.
  • buy or rent image held by 2 hands
    March 09, 2017

    Rent vs. Buy

    In fact, even with housing costs on the rise and steep closing costs and other taxes on buying a home, in most areas of the country it is more affordable to own a home than it is to rent one.
  • interior design of a condo
    March 08, 2017

    FHA Changes the Game For Condo Buyers and Sellers

    When the bubble burst, FHA dramatically cut condo loans. But condos play an essential role for first-time buyers, creating a ripple effect for move-up buyers, home values, and local economies.
  • March 08, 2017

    America’s Growing Housing Affordability Challenge…How Will It Impact You?

    Growing housing affordability challenges are unraveling the American Dream for millions. Even those who can afford a home won’t be immune to the impacts. Over the past few years, home values have been rising faster than wages in over two-thirds of U.S. real estate markets.
  • A wooden stairs in a home
    March 08, 2017

    Do You Know Your Home Buyer Rights?

    While there are laws to protect buyers from discrimination by lenders, you still should be aware of your home buyer rights—especially if you think a lender may be ignoring them.