Whose mortgage do you want to pay?
There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on November 1, 2018 in Buying/Selling Real Estate
Until you know the facts buying can be scary...
Some Highlights:Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 72% of buyers who purchased homes this year have put ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on October 26, 2018 in Buying/Selling Real Estate
Seeing lots of Price Reductions lately?
Last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According to the report: There are more price cuts now than a year ago in over two-thirds of the nation’s largest metros About ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on October 25, 2018 in Buying/Selling Real Estate
Addicted to HGTV? Reality TV Myths vs Real Life
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House Hunters,” “Property ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on October 18, 2018 in Buying/Selling Real Estate
Are we headed for another housing boom or bust? Doesn't appear so here's why...
With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on October 11, 2018 in Buying/Selling Real Estate
Some experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year...
Some experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year and most economists have predicted that the next recession could only be eighteen months away. The question is, what impact will a recession have on the housing market?Here are ...
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Posted by Allison Simson on October 4, 2018 in Buying/Selling Real Estate