Why Waiting To Buy Might Not Make Sense
Whether you are a first time or a move-up buyer, there are two factors that will impact the amount of house you can afford in your price range: home prices & mortgage rates.
Let’s look at what the experts are predicting over the next twelve mo...
Don’t Let Your “Luck” Run Out
The 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is currently still below 4%. Many buyers may be on the fence as to whether to act now and purchase a new home, or wait until next year, believing they still have time to lock in a low rate.
If you look ...
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to look at where rates are headed when deciding to buy now or wait until...
Why Have Interest Rates Dropped?
The headlines agree mortgage interest rates have dropped substantially below initial projections. Many who are considering purchasing a home, or moving up to their dream home, might think that they should wait to buy, because rates may continue t...
Will an Increase in Interest Rates Crush Home Prices?
There are some who are calling for a substantial drop in home prices should mortgage interest rates begin to rise rapidly. Intuitively that makes sense. The cost of a home is determined by the price of the home and the price of financing that hom...
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to look at where rates are headed when deciding to buy now or wait until...
Historic Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
Home Mortgage Rates: Where are They Headed?
Many readers have asked where interest rates are headed over the next several months. While no one has a crystal ball, we did want to share what some experts are saying on the subject.
HSH.com
“For now, and likely through the summer, we may see da...
Thinking of Buying a Vacation/ Retirement Home? Why Wait?
The sales of vacation homes skyrocketed last year. A recent study also revealed that 25% of those surveyed said they’d likely buy a second home, such as a vacation or beach house, to use during retirement. For many Baby Boomers, the idea of finally p...
A Home’s Cost vs. Price Explained
We have often talked about the difference between COST and PRICE. As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As either a first time or repeat buyer, you must not be concer...
Freddie Mac: Doubtful Rates Will Return to Recent Lows
"One thing seems certain: we aren't likely to see average 30-year fixed mortgage rates return to the historic lows experienced in 2012."
- Freddie Mac, March 24, 2014
There are those that hope that 30-year mortgage interest rates will head bac...
Buyers: Window of Opportunity Still Open
The Fed recently announced they would continue their current pace of purchasing bonds until the economy was stronger. This bond purchasing program is the reason that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. Rates began to increase over the last ...
