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One of the Top Reasons to Own a 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 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/

What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs

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/

Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range

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/

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro
  Some Highlights:   Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/reasons-hire-real-estate-pro/

Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing In 2020

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting home sales will increase nicely in 2020.
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting home sales will increase nicely in 2020. Below is a chart depicting the projections of each… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/home-sales-expected-continue-increasing-2020/

Millennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership

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/

What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

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/

Top Priorities When Moving with Kids

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/

iBuyers: What Is the “Cost of Convenience” When Selling Your Home?

When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.” What is an iBuyer?
When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.” What is an iBuyer? According to Jovio, the definition is:… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/ibuyers-what-cost-convenience-when-selling-your-home/

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

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/

Seniors Are on the Move in the Real Estate Market

Did you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day?
Did you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? According to the United States Census, we honor senior citizens today because,  “Throughout our history, older… https://uscmortgage.com/blog/2019/09/seniors-are-move-real-estate-market/

Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest 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 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/

What’s the Latest on Interest Rates?

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/

Busting the Myth About a Housing Affordability Crisis

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/

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