Pre-approval is the first step most folks will encounter in the home shopping process — and arguably the most important one, as it determines your spending limit. While your lender will walk you through the basics, knowing some of the pitfalls and little-known facts about pre-approval can help you avoid setbacks and get into you […]
Ranking the 10 most stable housing markets in the United States…
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets The housing market and the economy at large have taken a wild ride this year, with home prices clinging to historic highs and mortgages […]
Should You Wait Until Spring To Sell Your Home? No Way! Why Winter Listings Rule Today
Winter is typically a slow time for home sales, when sellers might wonder if they have any hope of finding a buyer. But will that be the case this winter? “Normally this is a boring question, but this year it’s anything but,” says Danielle Hale, chief economist of Realtor.com®. Although the housing market tends to freeze up once snow […]