Thinking about buying a home? The holidays might be the best time! All the things that may make the home buying process difficult for you during the holidays, are the same obstacles that others would face as well; from the shopping, traveling and holiday parties, time can be very limited […]
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Spring is generally a hot season for home selling and buying. But just as there is more demand, there is also an increase in inventory and competition from others looking to sell their home as well.
The rules and costs, are changing for home buyers, especially if you are a first time home buyer just entering the market. Buyers are facing different challenges than their predecessors who purchased even just a year ago. For home buyers, not all deals are created equally. In the past few […]
Real estate hasn’t been immune from the global markets and activity that retailers have seen. Buyers from across the globe shop for homes online, view photos and descriptions, sometimes even giving ratings and in some cases make their purchases. Although a home may not be something you see waiting for […]
[@properties] Last month, the Federal Reserve implemented its second interest rate hike of the year and indicated there could be two more rate hikes to come in 2018. Understandably, the news created some buzz in the housing market as the Fed Funds Rate affects mortgage rates. While mortgage rates have […]
If you’re a parent, you’re probably not a stranger to school districts and buying a home within certain neighborhoods to get into a particular school. There are many guides only that help rate schools based on curriculum, teachers, and programs. It might be helpful though to look at this helpful […]
With many retail stores, malls and shopping centers facing changes in consumer buying habits and the convenience of online shopping, many landlords and owners of commercial retail properties are looking at the best use of vacant spaces.
Someone passed this along to me, and will be attempting to test this out soon. I’m leaving the details here, in case anyone else is interested. You will be using candles – so will want to be home if attempting, and as always, practice safe measures and procedures. Wanting to […]
@properties brokers will eventually will have access to PointDrive, a sales-oriented application that allows users to share presentations without email attachments
The spring market is in full swing and many residents are moving into new housing. Many are debating whether purchasing is still a great option, or whether renting is better suited for them.
Luxury is back – and in a big way. Sales of homes priced at $1 million or more in the Chicago area jumped 33 percent in 2013 from the year before, according to a recent Chicago Magazine article. The increase was spurred along by the improving housing market and economy, […]
When the housing market declined a few years ago, many builders and investors left the market, either by choice or by consequence. But as with the current recovery, low inventory and pent up demand continues, builders and investors slowly returned.
The Census Bureau reported this week that housing starts, which measures new home construction, rose nearly 28% between February 2012 and February 2013. Many national builders have also reported been reported increases in buyer demand. Lennar for example, has reported more than a 33% increase in sales of homes. Even […]
Rates are low. So are home prices. So what’s preventing many from buying? For some, buying has become an obstacle as they are finding that financing their real estate purchase has become difficult. With a strong credit background, considerable down payments and reserves, many potential home buyers are finding that […]
The robo-signing scandal that rocked the real estate industry at the end of 2010 was one more black mark on the U.S. housing market. But in retrospect, it may wind up being the best thing that happened to home sellers this year. That’s because the resulting foreclosure moratorium kept hundreds […]
It is National Consumer Protection Week. 2011 Consumer Action Handbook: This is a .pdf of the entire 162 page Consumer Action Handbook, including the consumer topics, the directory listings, the sample complaint letter, and the index. For your convenience we have also created sectional .pdfs below, which you can use […]
It is National Consumer Protection Week. It’s a good time to take stock on issues that could affect you such as identity theft, understanding your credit, filing bankruptcies and buying a home or car. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net.
When the moment comes, many buyers can be overwhelmed with the decisions, choices and potential compromises that can occur. Careful planning can help you maintain sight of important factors and your overall needs. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $1,505 and renters $842. What makes more sense for you? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net
Sometimes it is difficult in determine a home’s history, which may not be apparent during a viewing or inspection. Especially when purchasing a property with no disclosures, a C.L.U.E. report can help give insight. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
FHA has changed their mortgage insurance premiums which will start with cases ordered on October 4, 2010. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
With increased inventory, sellers and their brokers can face difficulties in making properties stand out from the rest. Although some of the strategies have not changed, the reasons for and importance have. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
In mid-July, President Obama signed sweeping financial services reform into law. The 2,300-page law creates an oversight agency for financial services companies and a consumer financial protection bureau. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
What is the future for Fannie and Freddie and how will it affect buyers and the current market? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
Luxury home buyers may find that locating their ideal home may be more difficult in the current economic environment. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
I hear the stories, see the photos, and yet I still don’t think I can imagine the way of life that has been drastically changed… the animals in need… the damage to the ecosystem.
With the expiration of the tax credit, what does the future hold for real estate. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito
The rise and subsequent fall of real estate prices could have an effect on other industries such as food. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito
What happens when buying into properties with no HOA? Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito
A short sale scenario occurs prior to a property going into foreclosure, and is sometimes a more viable option as it may be more economically beneficial to sell the property for a minor loss rather than going into the foreclosure process. A short sale can occur even if Notice of Default has not been recorded. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net.