Are we on our way?

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported that pending home sales increased in April for the fourth consecutive month and reached their highest peak in nine years. The steady gains in contract activity each month this year highlight the fact that buyer demand is strong “Homeowners looking to sell this spring appear to be inContinue

Best season to sell a Home? Winter!

In an updated analysis completed by Redfin researchers studied nationwide home listings, sales prices, and time-on-market data from 2010 through October 2014 showing that February is historically the best month to list, with an average of 66 percent of homes listed and  selling within 90 days. The winter season officially takes place between Dec. 21Continue

Boost Your Home’s Selling Price!

If you’re looking to sell your home for top dollar, in addition to “Location, Location, Location” there are some other suggestions you may benefit from, to get top dollar for your home!     As the saying goes, “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” While curb appeal gets buyers in the door,Continue

September: Highest Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence reached its highest level since the Great Recession in September, according to the Thomson Reuters and University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. September’s increase in consumer confidence is the result of optimistic outlooks on the overall economy and personal incomes.  The consumer expectations index rose 5.8 percent over the month of September, while theContinue

New homes sales see biggest monthly jump!

Sales of new single family houses in August 2014 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000, up from July’s printing of 427,000, the fastest rate in six years and the biggest monthly jump since January 1992. The biggest gains and by far the reason for the big increase were new home sales inContinue

Jumbo Loans Cheaper and Easier to Get!

Wealthy home buyers are paying lower average rates on high dollar loans, and in some cases, they don’t even have to worry about a large down payment or mortgage insurance. For months, lenders of jumbo mortgages have been charging interest rates that are lower  than what average borrowers pay. Jumbo loans are mortgages that above $417,000Continue