by Racheli Refael | Aug 30, 2019 | Real Estate
The average size of an American home has been increasing since the 1970s. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) reports that, in 1973, the median size for a new home in the United States was 1,660 square feet. Over the past 45 years or so, this increased by more...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 29, 2019 | Real Estate
Many baby boomers are reaching retirement age. If they set up their financial planning well, while younger, they should have accumulated enough wealth to have some discretionary money available for making investments. Others, who may be just starting out, have some...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 28, 2019 | Market Outlook
Home price growth continued to slow in June according to Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. 17 cities reported higher home prices in June, but three cities reported lower home prices month-to-month. Seattle, Washington was the only city to report lower...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 27, 2019 | Real Estate
What can be done with a house that is just perfect but it is in a bad neighborhood or a dangerous spot? Think about homes that are in decent condition; yet, too close to the water. America is experiencing flooding now that is not supposed to happen in 500 years. That...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 26, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and July readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on initial jobless claims and mortgage rates were also...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 23, 2019 | Real Estate
It\’s often harder to make friends as an adult than it is when you\’re a child. It\’s even more challenging to make adult friends when you move into a new neighborhood. You may feel like people already have their own group of friends and...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 22, 2019 | Real Estate
There are a few things to consider, when selling a home, that will help you maximize your potential for a better sales price. Seasoned real estate professionals are one of your best resources for these tips. The Buyer\’s First Impression Is Emotional The first...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 21, 2019 | Real Estate
There is a joke about gated communities that says the walls are not just there to keep the people out but to keep the residents in. Living in a gated community that is subject to the rules of a homeowners\’ association (HOA) can be a pleasant or a severely...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 20, 2019 | Real Estate
The rapidly rising home prices currently found in many parts of the United States make it seem like the Great Recession of 2008 never happened. It took approximately eight years for home prices to recover the values that were equivalent to those they had before the...
by Racheli Refael | Aug 19, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and July readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on initial jobless claims and mortgage rates were also...
