A lack of homes and surging prices are hitting first-time buyers particularly hard heading into the spring season. The share of first-time homeowners dropped to 29% of all existing-home sales in January, down from 33% this past year, as reported by the latest housing report from the National ... » Learn More about Spring will not be attractive for first-time buyers
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Tips on how to Hit It Out of the Park on Opening Day 2018
At RE/MAX, we root, root, root for the home team! For anyone who is as excited as we are for the return of America's favorite pastime this spring, we assembled a list of ideas to help you knock it out of the park on Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2018 Opening Day. Put us in, coach - we're prepared to ... » Learn More about Tips on how to Hit It Out of the Park on Opening Day 2018
March 2018 RE/MAX National Housing Report
The March 2018 housing report uses numbers from February 2018 to produce this report. Inventory Limits February Home Sales While Pushing Up Prices. A word covers February home sales throughout the country - inventory. The deficiency of homes for sale remains the key factor as February marks the ... » Learn More about March 2018 RE/MAX National Housing Report
5 Reasons School Ratings Are important
Schools will have a big effect on property value and quality of life. For anyone who is purchasing a home, here are some reasons local school ratings matter - even if you don't have kids. 5 Reasons School Ratings Are important (Regardless whether You Have Children or Not) 1.The subsequent ... » Learn More about 5 Reasons School Ratings Are important
U.S rates on mortgages increase for 8th week; 30-year at 4.43%
Long-term U.S. rates on mortgages crept higher this week, marking the eighth straight week that it will cost more to borrow to purchase a house. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 4.43% this week from 4.40% a week ago. The new ... » Learn More about U.S rates on mortgages increase for 8th week; 30-year at 4.43%