Miscellaneous 31 Oct 2019 Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage ProcessA considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage.… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 30 Oct 2019 How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a HomeThe gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today.… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 29 Oct 2019 Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 28 Oct 2019 4 Reasons to Buy a Home This FallHere are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6%… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 25 Oct 2019 Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 24 Oct 2019 Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 23 Oct 2019 5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational HomeDid you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 22 Oct 2019 Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need AdviceTo understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think. In real estate… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 21 Oct 2019 5 Tips for Starting Your Home SearchIn today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 18 Oct 2019 Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for the release of their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent… Ben Mathis
