In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5% (or more) over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.br /

When prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the same neighborhood that recently closed) to defend the selling price when performing the …

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a great offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true!br /

Below are 4 steps provided by Freddie Mac to help buyers make offers, along with some additional information for your consideration:br /

1. Determine Your Price…

Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this increase in rates, some are guessing that home prices will depreciate.

However, some prominent experts in the housing industry doubt that home values will be negatively impacted by the rise in rates.

Mark Fleming, First American’s Chief Economist:

“Understanding the resiliency of the …

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.2% over the next year.

Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.

2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increase

Freddie Mac’s …

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting.br /

1. Prices Will Continue to Risebr /

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.2% over the next year.br /

Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.br /

2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to Increasebr /

Freddie Mac’s …

Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this increase in rates, some are guessing that home prices will depreciate.br /

However, some prominent experts in the housing industry doubt that home values will be negatively impacted by the rise in rates.br /

Mark Fleming, First American’s Chief Economist: br /

“Understanding the resiliency of the …

THIS IS THE ARTICLE AS APPEARED IN THE Wall Street JOURNAL May 30, 2018. I have no rights to the info. This was our podcast episode discussing the article.br /

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My wife and I just bought our first house. Congratulations are customary on such occasions, but I’ll take your sympathies.br /

When the seller accepted our bid 2½ months ago, all my friends said the same thing about getting a mortgage and closing the deal: “It’s a process.” If I heard it …

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense.br /

1. Demand Is Strongbr /

The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and are in the market right now! More often than not, multiple buyers are competing with each other to buy the same home.br /

Take advantage of the buyer activity …

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Some Highlights:br /

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Existing Home Sales are now at an annual pace of 5.46 million.br /

Inventory of existing homes for sale dropped to a 4-month supply, marking the 35th month in a row of declines.br /

The median price of homes sold in April was $257,900. This is the 74thconsecutive month of year-over-year price gains.br /

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