Did you know? 22 million people live in manufactured homes in the US! Whether you call it a manufactured home, pre-fab home, modular home, or a tiny home; the US home buyer market is taking a new look at manufactured homes.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) offers great advice to help you avoid being taken advantage of from an email scam.
This article written by Devon Thorsby for U.S. News provides valuable insights on real estate market trends for 2019. Whether you are a seller, buyer, or renter, the article is an easy read and provides details about how the housing market could affect you in 2019.
Have you been sitting on the fence about buying a home? This article includes information about the cost of waiting.
According to Realtor.com’s 2019 National Housing Forecast, home prices and interest rates will increase again in 2019, as they did in 2018: https://www.realtor.com/research/2019-national-housing-forecast/
It is often said that location is the most important aspect to consider when purchasing a home, however for many the decision is driven by size and amenities. Both location and size are crucial factors, but which is more important to you depends on what matches your lifestyle.
Median home prices are on the rise in America, with the current median home price at $295,000. Many potential home buyers presume they need a 20% down payment, which causes them to think they can’t afford to buy a home. While 20% down may be a standard, there are several home mortgage loan programs that require little or no money down.
Investing in real estate is not the right choice for everyone, and investing in commercial real estate is not the right choice for many. However, it may be the right choice for you. If you have already purchased a home or two, and you have considered investing in residential or commercial real estate, we encourage you to read the following articles:
A recent article from Realtor.com provides great news for California homeowners as it reveals a 12.3% annual increase in California home equity values. According to the article other states that were leaders in the nation for increased home equity are Washington, Nevada, Hawaii, and Massachusetts.
Most homeowners today have considered adding solar to their home. The federal government and some states offer incentives to encourage property owners, both residential and commercial, to consider this upgrade to their property.
As pricing for home purchase or renting a home or apartment have continued to rise over the past few years, many potential buyers are turning to the Tiny Home Trend as a more affordable alternative.