The percentage of refinance loans increased to 55% in March, with growth occurring across every type of loan. The average interest rate for 30 year fixed rate loans in March was the lowest it has been since January of 2013.
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Virtual Tours, Video-Chat, Digital Loan Services: The New Way To Buy A Home
Should you buy a home during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how can you buy a home when many areas across the nation are under stay-at-home orders.
Rate Cut May Be Coming
The professional mobile notaries at Notary Near You have chosen a career in the Real Estate industry, so we spend time researching current trends that may affect our customers.
Home Purchase Sentiment Index on the Rise
Fannie Mae’s November National Housing Survey rose 11 percentage points to a net of 32 percent, 9 points higher than in November 2018 and its highest point since March 2018.
Confidence in Home Purchase at Record High
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) hit a record high in July 2019, according to an article on FannieMae.com. They state that the increase results from “Confidence About Not Losing Job” as well as other factors.
Great Advice About Purchasing Vacation Rental Properties
Forbes.com article: Best Places To own A Vacation Rental Property in 2019 provides insight into the short-term rental profitability including the criteria to consider:
Sources Reveal A Shift to Buyer’s Market
For those who have considered buying a home, but have not yet pulled the trigger, this may be the year to make that move. After multiple years of a seller’s market, many sources reflect a shift to a buyer’s market.
What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2019
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.
Priced Out of Your Neighborhood
According to a recent article written by Devon Thorsby for usnews.com, the increase in home purchase and rental prices are causing many to be displaced from the neighborhoods they have lived in for years. The article is filled with valuable information including ways to fight being forced from your community by becoming a more active member in it.
Residential Solar Energy is Hot Topic for California’s Energy Commission
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.