6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month
Jeff Spedding
June 2, 2021
Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe
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Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast
Jeff Spedding
May 28, 2021
Some Highlights In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea. Four years ago, the average
Affordability as home prices continue to appreciate
Jeff Spedding
May 27, 2021
Affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly is misunderstood many times. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of
Where Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading
Jeff Spedding
May 26, 2021
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
Jeff Spedding
May 26, 2021
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some
Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment
Jeff Spedding
May 21, 2021
Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground
Should I Move, Refinance or Stay Put?
Jeff Spedding
May 20, 2021
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high which gives them choices on weather to move, refinance or stay put. According to
Americans Believe Real Estate is a Better Investment Than Stocks
Jeff Spedding
May 18, 2021
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a
It’s Important to Budget for Closing Costs
Jeff Spedding
May 17, 2021
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain home buying expenses. Saving for a down
Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
Jeff Spedding
May 11, 2021
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash
Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
Jeff Spedding
May 5, 2021
So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
Jeff Spedding
May 4, 2021
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National