Category Archives: Real Estate

Best Time To Sell: Winter

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Cliff

Best time to sell: The housing market doesn’t hibernate in the winter. Sellers who list and buyers who buy often find the winter season the most advantageous time to make a move in real estate, according to a new study … Continue reading →

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Median Home Prices Remain 4.9% Below Peak

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Cliff

Since the housing crisis national median home prices have been on the rebound, but still haven’t caught up to the peak reached in the third quarter of 2005. At that point, national median home prices reached $227,633. Flash forward nine … Continue reading →

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Fannie, Freddie Gift a Foreclosure Free Holiday

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Cliff

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced they plan to suspend evictions with foreclosure on single-family properties nationwide during the holidays, from Dec. 17, 2014 through Jan. 2, 2015. Legal and administrative proceedings for evictions may continue, as well as pre-foreclosure … Continue reading →

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What Has Happened To Mortgage Demand ?

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Cliff

What Has Happened To Mortgage Demand ? Mortgage application activity surged last week — but that level of activity only helped it play catch-up, as it recovered by the amount it had dropped two weeks prior.                                           Overall, mortgage applications, reflecting both … Continue reading →

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44% of Americans Optimistic Home Prices Will Rise

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Cliff

44 percent of Americans remain optimistic that home prices will rise in the next 12 months, while the share who say home prices will drop is down to 6 percent, the survey found. The gap between those who say it’s … Continue reading →

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Home Ownership Still Viable Way To Wealth

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Cliff

The recent housing crisis has prompted questions over whether home ownership is still a viable way toward greater wealth in this country. Confidence in home ownership was shaken, and many have had to turn to renting (the number of renters … Continue reading →

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First Time Buyers Myths

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Cliff

First Time Buyers’ Myths About Mortgages: While realtor.com® predicts 2015 will be the year for first time buyers — a predicted increase in job growth next year should drive Millennials back into the housing market — many of them have … Continue reading →

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Tips To Help Keep Real Estate Negotiations On Track

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Cliff

There are a lot of things that could sink a deal, but during real estate negotiations, there are several factors that are important to keep it from running off course. Jose Perez of real estate services firm PCMS Consulting lists … Continue reading →

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The Housing Market 10 Year Review

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Cliff

The housing market has made some strides in recent months, but how has it performed compared to 10 years ago? Has the real estate market really dug itself out of the housing crisis? The National Association of REALTORS® on its … Continue reading →

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s New Lending Guidelines

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Cliff

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new lending guidelines went into effect Monday, which are expected to help loosen up the tight credit standards that home buyers and refinancers have faced in recent years. The guidelines clarify when lenders will be … Continue reading →

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