Tag Archives: home ownership

What Are Americans’ Top Housing Concerns?

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 It might not be all low inventory and high prices. It seems Americans have a confidence problem when it comes to the housing market. They’re increasingly apprehensive to move forward, citing concerns over … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Help Buyers Save for a Down Payment

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 30, 2016 Saving for a down payment can pose one of the biggest challenges for potential home buyers. Indeed, “a down payment is often the largest single payment a consumer makes in their … Continue reading

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Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 13, 2016 Down payment assistance programs can help home buyers save big over the lifespan of a loan. On average, qualifying home buyers can save $17,766 over the life of the loan, according … Continue reading

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NAR: Home Prices Maintain Strong Growth

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, May 09, 2016 Tight inventories of homes for sale helped push home prices higher in the first quarter. The median price of existing single-family homes rose in 87 percent or 154 of 178 of … Continue reading

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8 Bad ‘Home Improvement’ Habits

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 26, 2016 Home owners can overdo it when it comes to the upkeep of their home. This Old House recently spotlighted several ways that home owners’ enthusiasm for home ownership may actually harm … Continue reading

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Save Money on Car Insurance: Own a Home

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, February 10, 2016 A new study finds that auto insurance is higher for renters than home owners. A study by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America finds that major auto insurance companies charge good … Continue reading

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Home Buying Tibits…

Here are two home buying tidbits that you may want to consider… 1.  Are you one of 28% of buyers who say they didn’t feel confident in the mortgage deal they got?  Going with the first mortgage deal you get … Continue reading

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