Service Dogs Rules May Change Soon Service Dogs - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) has heard from the transportation industry, as well as individuals with disabilities, that the current ACAA regulation could be improved to ensure nondiscriminatory access for individuals with disabilities, while simultaneously preventing instances of fraud and ensuring consistency [...]
What people want in the home they buy Homebuyers - In a market where current inventory is low, it’s normal to think buyers might be willing to give up a few desirable features in their home search in order to make finding a house a little easier. Don’t be fooled, though – [...]
Females invest in real estate - Everyone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream, and the numbers are proving it! In 2018, for the second year in a row, single female buyers [...]
Q3 home sellers netted $61K at resale - According to a recent report by ATTOM Data Solutions, home sellers who sold their homes in the third quarter of 2018 benefited from rising home prices and netted an average of $61,232. This is the highest average price gain since the second quarter of 2007 [...]
Are homeowners renovating? - Over the past few years, two trends have emerged in the housing market: Home renovations have shot up Inventory of homes available for sale on the market has dropped A ‘normal’ housing market is defined by having a 6-month supply of homes for sale. According to the latest [...]
2 myths holding back home buyers - Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability,” which revealed that, “Consumers often think they need to put more money down to purchase a home than is actually required. In a 2017 survey, 68% of renters cited saving for a down payment as [...]
Every Hour in the US Housing Market: 596 Homes Sell 278 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.20 The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall - Article is provided by: Jeff Daley and the Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale team,
How Will Home Sales Measure Up Next Year? - There are many questions about where home sales are headed next year. We have gathered the most reliable sources to help answer this question. How Will Home Sales Measure Up Next Year? Here are our sources: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – As the leading advocate [...]
Taking fear out of the mortgage process - A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainties about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification. Taking Fear out of the Mortgage Process In order to qualify in today’s [...]
Are you spending too much on rent? - Chances are if you are renting you are spending too much of your income on your monthly housing expense. There is a long-standing ‘rule’ that a household should not pay more than 28% of their income on their rent or mortgage payment. This percentage allows the household [...]