According to the recently released BMO Harris Bank Home Buying Report, 52% of Americans say they are likely to buy a home in the next five years. Americans surveyed for the report said they would be willing to pay an average of $296,000 for a home and would average a 21% down payment. The report also had other interesting revelations. Those Looking to Buy 74% of those looking to buy a new home...
Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the main reasons they suggest waiting is that a buyer must purchase private mortgage insurance if they have less than the 20%. That increases the monthly payment the buyer will be responsible for. In a recent article, Freddie...
You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home) Set the time schedule for the successful liquidation of that asset Set the fee for the services required to liquidate that asset An agent must be...
Some Highlights: The national median home price for Q2 is up 8.2% to $229,400 The income needed to afford the median home in each region is directly impacted by the amount of the down payment. The larger the down payment the lower the income needed to pay the monthly mortgage payment. The West led the way with the highest median home price at...
Digital Risk recently polled Millennials about the housing market. Among their findings was the fact that nearly two-thirds of the generation who have recently purchased a home, have done so with less than 20% down; with 36% putting down less than 5%! Here is a graph detailing the results: This means that more and more American’s between the ages of 18 and 34 stopped paying their...
Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where prices are headed over the next five years. They then average the projections of all 100+...
We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But often, the emotional reasons are the more powerful, or compelling reasons. The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University performs a study every year surveying participants for the reasons that American’s feel are most important in regards to homeownership. The top 4 reasons to own a home cited by...
Some Highlights: The number of homes in the US in some stage of foreclosure is down 28.9% to 472,000. Only 3.5% of homes in the US are currently in serious delinquency. Foreclosure Inventory levels hit the lowest level since January 2008 at 1.2% of all homes with a...
This year, both Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae have introduced new programs that only require a 3% down payment on a mortgage in order to purchase a home. Earlier this month, the Mortgage Bankers’ Association reported that adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) may be making a slow comeback as the share of ARMs increased to 7.4 percent of total mortgage applications. Some see this loosening of lending...
People often ask whether or not now is a good time to buy a home. No one ever asks when a good time to rent is. However, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau just released their second quarter median rent numbers. Here is a graph showing rent increases from 1988 until today: At the same time, a report by Axiometrics...
If you're thinking of selling your home in the English Hill area, Tony Meier is the first person you should meet with. As you then meet with other brokers, you'll quickly realize that no one is as in-touch with the English Hill real estate market as Tony is. Tony recently guided us through the sale of our home and we couldn't be more pleased. Tony's thorough knowledge of the English Hill real estate market...
Listed for $425,000 - Click here for more details Tucked away on a private lane, sits this fabulous two story home. The open floorplan features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,770 s.f. on a large 1.26 acre lot with sunny, southern exposure! Great room style living, dining and kitchen. Big living area with French doors to deck - perfect for BBQing or entertaining! Generous dining room is a great place to share...
Now that the housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to their dream home. With interest rates still near 4% and home values on the rise, now may be a great time to make a move. Sellers should realize that waiting while mortgage rates are increasing probably doesn’t make sense. As rates increase, the price of the house you can afford will decrease if you...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Listed for $400,000 Full details here: http://eastside-and-seattle-homes.com/Listing/13603-91st-pl-ne-kirkland The casual floorplan boasts 1,615 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths on a 9,058 s.f. lot! Many updates include a new roof, new carpet & fresh interior paint! Formal living room with beautiful marble wrapped fireplace. Spacious formal dining room with slider to deck - perfect for...
Priced at $435,000 - Complete details at: http://eastside-and-seattle-homes.com/Listing/7525-24th-ave-nw-seattle Set back from the road, in the Loyal Heights neighborhood of Ballard you will find this fantastic home. The spacious floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 1,310 s.f. Living room with a big window, fireplace and built-in shelving. Generous kitchen with granite counters,...
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