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by Chuck Norsch | Nov 9, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans & 2 million active duty service members which helps them achieve their dreams of homeownership. In 2017, $189 billion was loaned to...
by Chuck Norsch | Nov 8, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Recently, multiple headlines have been written asserting that homeownership is less affordable today than at any other time in the last decade. Though the headlines are accurate, they lack context and lead too many Americans to believe that they can’t partake in a...
by Chuck Norsch | Nov 8, 2018 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
Labor Data, Elections Play Tug-of-War With Mortgage Rates Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected labor market data was negative for mortgage rates, while the election results were positive. The net result was that mortgage rates ended the week slightly...
by Chuck Norsch | Nov 7, 2018 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes for sale this year compared to last year has increased for the last four months, all while sales of existing homes have slowed compared to last...
by Chuck Norsch | Nov 6, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many homebuyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead of an existing home, there are many extra steps that must take place. To ensure a hassle-free process, here are 5...
