by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll, Americans who have money to set aside for the next 10 years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment.Bankrate asked Americans to answer the following question:“Which would be the...
by Brent Knapp | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates
Some Highlights:Interest Rates are still below historic numbers.88% of property managers raised their rent in the last 12 months!Credit score requirements to be approved for a mortgage continue to fall. Source: KCM
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released by the Labor Department last week. An analysis by Market Watch revealed the cost of rent was 3.8% higher than a year ago for the second straight month in June. That’s the strongest yearly price gain since 2007. This...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights:The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 4.6% by next year.CoreLogic predicts home...
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