Top 3 Myths About Today’s Real Estate Market There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today’s real estate market. Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe that we may be doomed to repeat ourselves. Others are just

A Homeowner’s net worth is 44x greater than that of a renter. There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Children are More Likely to Own a

4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble 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

Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six

How Long Do Most Families Live in a House? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a

Speaking with your Accountant before buying a home. A home is the most expensive purchase you are likely to make, unless you buy a medical practice. Your home is more than a place to lay your head, it can serve as an investement. Given the high price of homes and

We found a great Vacant Land lender! Why is it so hard to get a land loan? Answer: Land loans are simply hard to get because of three reasons. These reasons are: 1) Land loan lenders are limited in number compared to home loan lenders. 2) Few land loan lenders

Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise? 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

5 Ways Tax Reform Has Impacted the current Housing Market Starting late last year, some predicted that the new tax changes would cripple the housing market. Headlines warned of the potential for double-digit price depreciation and suggested that buyer demand could drop like a rock. There was even sentiment that

Renting VS Owning as a Doctor Starting late last year, some predicted that the new tax changes would cripple the housing market. Headlines warned of the potential for double-digit price depreciation and suggested that buyer demand could drop like a rock. There was even sentiment that homeownership could lose its