More home-buyers are eligible for low rates on mortgages after the average FICO score rose to 706. In post-recession 2009 it had been 686; in pre-recession 2006 it was 690. Credit scores are rising, which bodes well for mortgage seekers trying to secure the best available rates. The average FICO credit score, which is a … » Learn More about FICO Credit Scores Increase to Record High
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Why give money away with an iBuyer
The latest buzz in the real estate industry happens to be all these companies that state that they will buy your home site unseen or close when you want to. They have an iBuyer and state that this is so much better than a traditional sale with a REALTOR. So we wanted to share with … » Learn More about Why give money away with an iBuyer
August 2019 RE/MAX Housing Report
The August 2019 housing report uses the numbers for July 2019. While August 2019 home sales decreased slightly, the median sales price rose 5.7% from August 2018 to be $263,000.00. Having 44 days as average time on market, which is actually up 1 day from August 2018. The total number of homes for sale decreased … » Learn More about August 2019 RE/MAX Housing Report
6 Lessons Monopoly Can Teach You
6 Lessons Monopoly Can Teach You About Buying A Home 1. Patience MONOPOLY: So your family has made a decision to play Monopoly? Refill your beverage, grab a snack and change into comfortable clothes. You’re gonna be there quite some time. LESSON: Buying real estate can be a process. There’s pre-approval for a loan, … » Learn More about 6 Lessons Monopoly Can Teach You
The best Home to meet your needs
Any time you and your family are searching for a home, there are several factors to consider before you make the final decision to purchase the house you’ve been eyeing. While it’s easy to fall in love with several houses that you may take a look at, it is necessary that you take the needs … » Learn More about The best Home to meet your needs
Keep Your Home Flu Free
Keep your home from being a breeding ground for the cold or flu virus using these simple tips. 6 Approaches to Keep Your Home Flu Free 1. Control your remote What’s the first thing someone does after calling in sick to work or school? They reach for the remote and hunker down with … » Learn More about Keep Your Home Flu Free
Life Insurance Policy Cover Your Mortgage
Your home is one of the largest financial investments you and your family will likely make. For the majority of home-buyers, the mortgage will last for many, many years, often decades. For anyone who is the primary person responsible for paying the mortgage, what is going to happen in the event you pass away before … » Learn More about Life Insurance Policy Cover Your Mortgage
Ten Tools Every New Homeowner Needs
Congratulations on your new home! You’re finally the ruler of the castle, the master of your own domain, but do not relax just yet. You will soon realize that along with the pride of home-ownership comes the agony of home repairs. Here is our list of the top 10 tools every new homeowner can use … » Learn More about Ten Tools Every New Homeowner Needs
Fake real estate agent
A man who allegedly posed as a real estate agent to acquire hefty rental fees has been arrested in Westchester County, New York. Fake real estate agent used Trulia, Zillow to scam renters As first reported by the Putnam Daily Voice, Irvington police arrested Ricardo Gonzalez, 59, on four unrelated instances of fraud … » Learn More about Fake real estate agent
July Home Sales Fire up Strength
Following an un-seasonal decline in home sales in June, July home sales bounced back ending a nine month climb of year-over-year inventory growth, in accordance with the July 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report. Low-interest rates seem to have brought more buyers into the mix resulting in cautious optimism in regards to the momentum for the … » Learn More about July Home Sales Fire up Strength