A new survey on consumer sentiment about the real estate market shows buyers are surprisingly optimistic right now. More than 42,000 consumers across the nation participated in the survey, conducted by Meyers Research. Respondents were represented all age groups, from people born before 1945 to 20-year-old Generation Z. While COVID has hurt many aspects of life, one thing it hasn’t …
Do you understand how the credit scoring system works? A recent survey shows that people who get their credit score know much more about how the system works than do those who do not. According to a survey released in June by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions, the percentage of consumers who have obtained at least …
Owning a home for the first time is exciting, but that excitement can fade quickly if faced with extensive (and expensive) damage. New homeowners often inadvertently cause damage that can cost thousands of dollars or more in repairs. The Home Book authors David MacLellan, George Wolfson and Douglas Hansen recommend steering clear of these common first-time homeowner mistakes.
2014 is going to see an increased number of people becoming a homeowner for the first time. Are you on the list? Good enough, but you need to be aware of one thing; as of right now, the market has many buyers, but are there enough homes? Actually, the inventory levels are still very low. Come spring time, this may …
Buying a home for the first time can be a rather unpleasant situation and you might get unwanted results if you are not well advised. Many property virgins make the same mistakes, thus impeding the whole transaction process! Easily learn exactly what you must avoid and don’t get fooled by the amount of information out there. Here’s all you need …
There are many reasons you should buy a newly constructed home instead of an older home. For example, you’ll have no guarantee of being made aware of all the problems an older home has, especially if it’s a foreclosure. In addition, a lender won’t always know if there is a specific problem or if the previous owner intentionally sabotaged something …
So you’re ready to start living the American Dream and want to buy your first home? There are so many reasons to buy a newly constructed home, but what do you know about locations? You work hard for your money, so you want your home to be located in a good area, with good schools and entertainment, but above all …
