Home prices continue to rise at a fast clip, faster than incomes and faster than new employment, but it is still cheaper to own a home than to rent. So why are home sales falling? Because there are crazy few affordable homes for sale. The supply of listings in April fell 9 percent compared with a year ago, and, in turn, the number of days … Continue reading It’s cheaper to buy a home than rent, but only if you can find one

Daily Real Estate News <!– –> Low mortgage rates and strong job growth are giving the housing market one of its best years in decades—even as overall economic growth has weakened—according to Freddie Mac’s monthly Outlook report for May. The report’s optimism is a change from the mortgage giant’s previous predictions, when economists said the housing market likely would not perform as well as it … Continue reading Why Housing Is on Track for a Good Year!

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If you’ve been sitting on the fence about selling your home, it might just be time to hop off. Now. To put it in other terms: 2017 is poised to be the year of the home seller, real estate experts say. So what are you waiting for? “Sellers have been in the driver’s seat for the last two years, but this year is shaping up … Continue reading Get Moving! 4 Urgent Reasons You Should Sell Your Home in 2017

Buying a home has always been built into the American dream, but in the wake of the housing crash, a new generation of homebuyers is treading more carefully. While renting is more flexible, buying a home has the bigger potential long-term payoff, with tax advantages and quality-of-life benefits. Comparing the costs of buying are more varied and complicated than for renting, so it’s important to … Continue reading The Advantages of Buying a Home Versus Renting an Apartment