Serving in the military dictates many home buying and selling decisions for active-duty members, and continues to have residual effects - both positive and negative - for veterans. For the first time, the National Association of Realtors included questions about servicing in the Armed Forces in ... » Learn More about The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
First Time Home Buyers
Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.54%
Long-term U.S. rates on mortgages fell in the week for a second straight week amid continued global economic concerns. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 3.54 percent from 3.60 percent a week ago. That is well below its level a year ago of 4.00 ... » Learn More about Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.54%
MLS & What It Can Do For You
MLS, if you work with a Realtor chances are you are going to hear this acronym frequently. It is one of our favorite things to say. However, I have found that a small percentage of the public understands what exactly the MLS is and how it works. Even those who do understand the basics of MLS don’t ... » Learn More about MLS & What It Can Do For You
HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
Scheme offers HUD grant cash in exchange for upfront fee. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s watchdog is warning people to be on the lookout for a scam that promises HUD grant cash in exchange for an upfront fee. HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants The fraud ... » Learn More about HUD warns of scammers offering phony housing grants
Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 3-Year Lows
Mortgage rates crept just barely lower yesterday, but it was enough to leave the typical lender's rate sheet in its best shape since May of 2013. (At the risk of splitting hairs, a few lenders were offering better rates for a part of the day on February 11th, 2016.) The point is that rates are ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 3-Year Lows
