by Brandon Findley | Apr 20, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Some homeowners have recently done a “cash out” refinance and have taken a portion of their increased equity from their house. Others have sold their homes and purchased more expensive homes with larger mortgages. At the same time, first-time buyers have become...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 19, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
It’s no mystery that cost of living varies drastically depending on where you live, so a new study by GOBankingRates set out to find out what minimum salary you would need to make in order to buy a median-priced home in each of the 50 states, and Washington, D.C....
by Brandon Findley | Apr 18, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate, on average, by 3.6% per year and to grow by 18.2% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 17, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 14, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: A trend that has been emerging for some time now is the contrast between inventory & demand in the Premium & Luxury Markets vs. the Starter & Trade-Up Home Markets and what that’s, in turn, doing to prices! Inventory continues to rise...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 13, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
There is no doubt that the price of a home in most regions of the country is greater now than at any time in history. However, when we look at the cost of a home, it is cheaper to own today than it has been historically. The Difference Between PRICE and COST The price...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 12, 2018 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
After finishing second in the Daytona 500, Wallace was able to deliver an eighth-place finish in front of our Dallas-Fort Worth hometown crowd. The solid showing at the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 builds momentum for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender heading into...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 12, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Whether you are a buyer searching for your first home, or a homeowner looking to move up to your next home, you should pay attention to where mortgage interest rates are heading. Over the course of 2018, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 11, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too...
by Brandon Findley | Apr 10, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a...
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