Miscellaneous 30 Aug 2019 A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights: There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown. The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S.… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 29 Aug 2019 iBuyers: What Is the “Cost of Convenience” When Selling Your Home?When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.” What is an iBuyer? According to Jovio, the definition is: “A company… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 28 Aug 2019 Top Priorities When Moving with KidsAccording to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 27 Aug 2019 What’s the Latest on Interest Rates?Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 26 Aug 2019 Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 23 Aug 2019 A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights: The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 22 Aug 2019 5 Easy Steps to Avoid Overwhelm from Media OverloadWhen someone is thinking about buying or selling a home, they want to be well-informed. They want to make the right decision for themselves and their family. They scour the… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 21 Aug 2019 Seniors Are on the Move in the Real Estate MarketDid you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? According to the United States Census, we honor senior citizens today because, “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 20 Aug 2019 Housing Supply Not Keeping Up with Population IncreaseMany buyers are wondering where to find houses for sale in today’s market. It’s a true dilemma. We see an increase in buyer demand, but the supply available for purchase… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 19 Aug 2019 A Great Way to Increase Your Family’s Net WorthEvery three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the… Ben Mathis