One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to the principal balance of your mortgage. Each month you owe less on the home.
One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to the… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/one-top-reasons-own-home/
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what they mean for you.
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/what-buyers-need-know-about-hoas/
Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and shares the increase in each one.
Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and shares the increase in each one.
CoreLogic’s Home Price… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/home-prices-increase-every-price-range/
In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, notes,“The largest group of millennials by birth year will turn 30 in 2020, which puts them entering their prime homebuying years”.
In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, notes,
“The largest group of millennials by birth year will… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/millennial-buying-power-poised-boost-homeownership/
With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the …
With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/what-probability-home-values-sink/
According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take on a whole different app…
According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/top-priorities-when-moving-kids/
Here are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense.
Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense.
1. Demand Is Strong
The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/5-reasons-sell-fall/
We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019.
We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/experts-predict-strong-housing-market-rest-2019/
Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows.
Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/whats-latest-interest-rates/
It seems you can’t find a headline with the term “housing affordability” without the word “crisis” attached to it. That’s because some only consider the fact that residential real estate prices have continued to appreciate. However, we must realize it’s n…
It seems you can’t find a headline with the term “housing affordability” without the word “crisis” attached to it. That’s because some only consider the fact that residential real… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/busting-myth-about-housing-affordability-crisis/