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VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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...

75% of Renters Have Been Misinformed

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...

Why Has Housing Supply Increased as Sales Have Slowed Down?

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...

5 Tips When Buying a Newly Constructed Home

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...

The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Chuck Norsch | Nov 2, 2018 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics

Every Hour in the US Housing Market: 596 Homes Sell 278 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up...

How Will Home Sales Measure Up Next Year?

by Chuck Norsch | Nov 1, 2018 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

There are many questions about where home sales are headed next year. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer this question. Here are our sources: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – As the leading advocate for the real estate finance industry, the...