by Chuck Norsch | Mar 26, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Agents, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
“I have observed that not the man who hopes when others despair, but the man who despairs when others hope, is admired by a large class of persons as a sage.” – John Stuart Mill (1840s) Even back in the mid-1800s, people knew that negative news sells. That is still...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 25, 2019 | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year. Tax refunds are often thought of...
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by Chuck Norsch | Mar 22, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: When listing your house for sale, your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 21, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 20, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 19, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only 25% of the Americans have a...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 18, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your...
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by Chuck Norsch | Mar 15, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018. Take advantage of more inventory coming to market in the spring to find your dream home! Buying now will allow you to start earning equity...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 15, 2019 | Mid America Mortgage, Inc, Mortgage Lending, Real Estate Market
Still think it’s cheaper to rent? According to recently released data from real estate analytics and listing firm, Zillow, rental prices in February accelerated at the fastest rate in 10 months. The company’s Real Estate Market Report found that February’s rent prices...
by Chuck Norsch | Mar 14, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
“The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.” The famous quote attributed to Mark Twain can apply to homeownership in the United States today. During the housing bubble of the last decade, the homeownership rate soared to over sixty-nine percent. After the crash,...
