Real estate buyers face narrow options trying to find homes in several markets, and will continue to face constrained inventories for a minimum of four more years, writes Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, in his latest column at Forbes.com. Restricted ... » Learn More about Restricted Inventories to Squeeze Potential Buyers Through ’20?
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Home-ownership investors assist with down payments
A buying program called home-ownership investors can assist buyers purchase a larger home than they could otherwise afford or, in some cases, help an individual qualify for a property he or she may not afford otherwise. Home-ownership investors assist with down payments On the front end, the ... » Learn More about Home-ownership investors assist with down payments
Precisely what credit score do you need to check?
Let's ensure that it stays real, OK? When it comes to credit scores, numbers - namely, your three-digit score as well as the amount you have to pay to gain access to it - are all what really matters. In simpler terms, it doesn't matter what kind of credit score you obtain - whether FICO or ... » Learn More about Precisely what credit score do you need to check?
RE/MAX National Housing Report December 2016
November U.S. Home Sales Defy Seasonal Trends - Despite the typical winter slowdown, November home sales finished 19.1% above a year ago and prices increased 1.4% over October. As you may not be aware, we use November sales for the December 2016 Report. RE/MAX National Housing Report ... » Learn More about RE/MAX National Housing Report December 2016
Well-known Blunders First-Time Home Buyers Commit
Look out for these blunders before you take the leap into buying a home. Are you a first-time home buyer and have no idea where to start? Well-known Blunders First-Time Home Buyers Commit Common Blunders Listed here are three blunders first-time buyers may encounter on the purchase ... » Learn More about Well-known Blunders First-Time Home Buyers Commit