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La gente en todo el país está empezando a pensar en cómo será su vida el próximo año. Sucede cada otoño, reflexionamos si deberíamos reubicarnos en una parte diferente del país para encontrar un clima mejor durante todo el año o tal vez mudarnos a través del estado para encontrar mejores oportunidades de trabajo. Los propietarios de casa en esta situación deben considerar si ellos deben vender su casa o esperar. Si usted es uno de estos vendedores potenciales, aquí hay cinco razones importantes para hacerlo ahora en lugar de en pleno invierno.

1.La demanda está fuerte

El tránsito peatonal se refiere al número de personas que están físicamente mirando casas ahora. Los últimos números del tránsito peatonal muestran que hay más compradores potenciales actualmente mirando casas que en cualquier otro momento en los últimos doce meses que incluyen el mercado de los compradores de la primavera. Estos compradores están listos, dispuestos y en capacidad de comprar… ¡y ahora están en el mercado! A medida que entremos más hacia finales del año, muchas personas tienen otras cosas (el clima, los días festivos, etc.) que los distraen de buscar una casa. Aproveche la actividad actual de los compradores en el mercado.

2. Hay menos competencia ahora

El suministro de la vivienda está aún por debajo del número histórico del suministro de 6 meses. Esto significa que, en muchos mercados, no hay suficientes casas para la venta para satisfacer la cantidad de los compradores en ese mercado. Esta es una buena noticia para los precios de las casas. Sin embargo, el inventario adicional está a punto de llegar al mercado. Hay un deseo reprimido de muchos propietarios de casas de mudarse, debido a que no podían vender durante los últimos años por el valor líquido negativo. Los propietarios están ahora viendo el regreso del valor líquido positivo a medida que los precios han aumentado durante los últimos dos años. Muchas de estas casas llegaran al mercado en el futuro cercano. También, las nuevas construcciones de las viviendas unifamiliares esta nuevamente comenzando a aumentar. Un estudio reciente por Harris Poll revelo que 41% de los compradores prefieren comprar una casa nueva mientras que solo 21% prefieren una casa ya existente (38% no tiene preferencia). Las opciones que tienen los compradores seguirán aumentando durante los próximos meses. No espere hasta que todo este otro inventario de casas llegue al mercado antes de que usted venda.

3. El proceso será más rápido

Uno de los mayores desafíos del mercado de la vivienda de 2014 ha sido la cantidad del tiempo que tarda desde el contrato al cierre. Los bancos exigen más y más papeleo antes de aprobar una hipoteca. Cualquier retraso en el proceso siempre se prolonga durante la temporada de los días festivos del invierno. Hacer que su casa sea vendida y que cierre antes de que empiecen estos retrasos, se presta para tener una transacción más suave.

4. Nunca habrá un mejor momento para mudarse a algo más grande

Si se está mudando a una casa más grande, más costosa, considere hacerlo ahora. Los precios están proyectados para apreciar en más del 19% desde ahora hasta el 2018. Si se está mudando a una casa con un precio más alto, Lo hará costándole más en dólares en bruto (ambos en la cuota inicial y el pago de la hipoteca) si usted espera. Usted puede también bloquear los gastos de vivienda a 30 años con las tasas de interés en los bajos 4 por ciento ahora. Las tasas están proyectadas para ser más del 5% en próximo año.

5. Es hora de continuar con su vida

Vea la razón por la que usted decidió vender en primer lugar y decida si vale la pena esperar. ¿Es el dinero más importante que estar con su familia? ¿Es el dinero más importante que su salud? ¿Es el dinero es más importante que tener la liberta de seguir con su vida de la forma que usted quiere? Solo usted sabe la respuesta a estas preguntas. Usted tiene el poder de retomar el control de la situación de poner su casa en el mercado y el darle un precio que garantice su venta. Tal vez, ha llegado el momento para que usted y su familia sigan adelante y empiecen a vivir la vida que usted desea. Eso es lo que es realmente importante. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => 5 Reasons to Sell BEFORE Winter Hits | Keeping Current Matters La gente en todo el país está empezando a pensar en cómo será su vida el próximo año. Sucede cada otoño, reflexionamos si deberíamos reubicarnos en una parte diferente del país para encontrar un clima mejor durante todo el año o tal vez mudarnos a través del estado para encontrar mejores oportunidades de trabajo. Los propietarios de casa en esta situación deben considerar si ellos deben vender su casa o esperar. Si usted es uno de estos vendedores potenciales, aquí hay cinco razones importantes para hacerlo ahora en lugar de en pleno invierno.

1.La demanda está fuerte

El tránsito peatonal se refiere al número de personas que están físicamente mirando casas ahora. Los últimos números del tránsito peatonal muestran que hay más compradores potenciales actualmente mirando casas que en cualquier otro momento en los últimos doce meses que incluyen el mercado de los compradores de la primavera. Estos compradores están listos, dispuestos y en capacidad de comprar… ¡y ahora están en el mercado! A medida que entremos más hacia finales del año, muchas personas tienen otras cosas (el clima, los días festivos, etc.) que los distraen de buscar una casa. Aproveche la actividad actual de los compradores en el mercado.

2. Hay menos competencia ahora

El suministro de la vivienda está aún por debajo del número histórico del suministro de 6 meses. Esto significa que, en muchos mercados, no hay suficientes casas para la venta para satisfacer la cantidad de los compradores en ese mercado. Esta es una buena noticia para los precios de las casas. Sin embargo, el inventario adicional está a punto de llegar al mercado. Hay un deseo reprimido de muchos propietarios de casas de mudarse, debido a que no podían vender durante los últimos años por el valor líquido negativo. Los propietarios están ahora viendo el regreso del valor líquido positivo a medida que los precios han aumentado durante los últimos dos años. Muchas de estas casas llegaran al mercado en el futuro cercano. También, las nuevas construcciones de las viviendas unifamiliares esta nuevamente comenzando a aumentar. Un estudio reciente por Harris Poll revelo que 41% de los compradores prefieren comprar una casa nueva mientras que solo 21% prefieren una casa ya existente (38% no tiene preferencia). Las opciones que tienen los compradores seguirán aumentando durante los próximos meses. No espere hasta que todo este otro inventario de casas llegue al mercado antes de que usted venda.

3. El proceso será más rápido

Uno de los mayores desafíos del mercado de la vivienda de 2014 ha sido la cantidad del tiempo que tarda desde el contrato al cierre. Los bancos exigen más y más papeleo antes de aprobar una hipoteca. Cualquier retraso en el proceso siempre se prolonga durante la temporada de los días festivos del invierno. Hacer que su casa sea vendida y que cierre antes de que empiecen estos retrasos, se presta para tener una transacción más suave.

4. Nunca habrá un mejor momento para mudarse a algo más grande

Si se está mudando a una casa más grande, más costosa, considere hacerlo ahora. Los precios están proyectados para apreciar en más del 19% desde ahora hasta el 2018. Si se está mudando a una casa con un precio más alto, Lo hará costándole más en dólares en bruto (ambos en la cuota inicial y el pago de la hipoteca) si usted espera. Usted puede también bloquear los gastos de vivienda a 30 años con las tasas de interés en los bajos 4 por ciento ahora. Las tasas están proyectadas para ser más del 5% en próximo año.

5. Es hora de continuar con su vida

Vea la razón por la que usted decidió vender en primer lugar y decida si vale la pena esperar. ¿Es el dinero más importante que estar con su familia? ¿Es el dinero más importante que su salud? ¿Es el dinero es más importante que tener la liberta de seguir con su vida de la forma que usted quiere? Solo usted sabe la respuesta a estas preguntas. Usted tiene el poder de retomar el control de la situación de poner su casa en el mercado y el darle un precio que garantice su venta. Tal vez, ha llegado el momento para que usted y su familia sigan adelante y empiecen a vivir la vida que usted desea. Eso es lo que es realmente importante. [created_at] => 2014-09-03T06:00:23Z [description] => La gente en todo el país está empezando a pensar en cómo será su vida el próximo año. Sucede cada otoño, reflexionamos si deberíamos reubicarnos en una parte diferente del país para encontrar un clima mejor durante todo el año o tal vez mudarnos ... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 121 [published_at] => 2014-09-03T10:00:23Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 5-reasons-to-sell-before-winter-hits [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => 5 Razones para vender ANTES de que llegue el invierno [updated_at] => 2014-09-03T14:41:21Z [url] => /es/2014/09/03/5-reasons-to-sell-before-winter-hits/ )

5 Razones para vender ANTES de que llegue el invierno

La gente en todo el país está empezando a pensar en cómo será su vida el próximo año. Sucede cada otoño, reflexionamos si deberíamos reubicarnos en una parte diferente del país para encontrar un clima mejor durante todo el año o tal vez mudarnos ...
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Kevin Kelly, Presidente de the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recientemente explico que:
“Con tasas de interés cerca a los niveles históricamente bajos y el aumento del trabajo fortaleciéndose, ahora continua la gran oportunidad de comprar una casa.”
Estamos totalmente de acuerdo. Sim embargo, debemos darnos cuenta que, con las proyecciones que juntos: los precios y las tasas de interés van a aumentar, el esperar nos puede costar. Hay dos organizaciones que observan la asequibilidad de la compra y la miden a lo largo del tiempo. The National Association of Home Builders tiene su Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) y the National Association of Realtors tiene the Housing Affordability Index. Ambos índices están reportando lo mismo. El costo de comprar una casa está comenzando a aumentar liderando los índices de asequibilidad a la inmersión.

Ambos índices dicen que pasamos el fondo del mercado de la vivienda.

De acuerdo con el Índex (HIO) de NAHB, la asequibilidad a la vivienda tuvo un ligero retroceso en el segundo trimestre de 2014. El Economista Principal de HAHB, David Crowe Explico:
“En el segundo trimestre el índex (HOI) reflejo un lenta pero estable marcha hacia los niveles de apreciación históricos de los precios y de las tasas de interés, que resulto en los niveles de accesibilidad que experimentamos antes de que tocáramos fondo a mediados de los años 2000.”
De acuerdo con NAR en una reciente perspectiva económica, la asequibilidad de la vivienda disminuyo comparado con un mes atrás y un año atrás en todas las regiones. Michael Hyman, Asistente de Investigación de NAR dijo:
“A nivel nacional, la asequibilidad de la vivienda disminuyo en el mes de junio debido a los altos precios y los niveles de calificación de ingresos; a pesar de las tasas hipotecarias más bajas del año.”
En un artículo reciente, The Wall Street Journal también revelo que el costo de ser propietario de casa es más alto que en cualquier momento en más de cinco años:
“La asequibilidad de la vivienda toco su nivel más bajo en casi seis años en Junio, como los precios de las casas continúan subiendo.”

En conclusión

Si usted está esperando a que el mercado toque fondo, se lo perdió. Sin embargo, con los precios por debajo de los valores de hace siete años atrás en la mayor parte del país y las tasas de interés cerca de mínimos históricos; aun es un buen momento para comprar casa... ¡Pero dese prisa! [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Still a Great Time to Buy a Home…but HURRY!! | Keeping Current Matters Kevin Kelly, Presidente de the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recientemente explico que:
“Con tasas de interés cerca a los niveles históricamente bajos y el aumento del trabajo fortaleciéndose, ahora continua la gran oportunidad de comprar una casa.”
Estamos totalmente de acuerdo. Sim embargo, debemos darnos cuenta que, con las proyecciones que juntos: los precios y las tasas de interés van a aumentar, el esperar nos puede costar. Hay dos organizaciones que observan la asequibilidad de la compra y la miden a lo largo del tiempo. The National Association of Home Builders tiene su Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) y the National Association of Realtors tiene the Housing Affordability Index. Ambos índices están reportando lo mismo. El costo de comprar una casa está comenzando a aumentar liderando los índices de asequibilidad a la inmersión.

Ambos índices dicen que pasamos el fondo del mercado de la vivienda.

De acuerdo con el Índex (HIO) de NAHB, la asequibilidad a la vivienda tuvo un ligero retroceso en el segundo trimestre de 2014. El Economista Principal de HAHB, David Crowe Explico:
“En el segundo trimestre el índex (HOI) reflejo un lenta pero estable marcha hacia los niveles de apreciación históricos de los precios y de las tasas de interés, que resulto en los niveles de accesibilidad que experimentamos antes de que tocáramos fondo a mediados de los años 2000.”
De acuerdo con NAR en una reciente perspectiva económica, la asequibilidad de la vivienda disminuyo comparado con un mes atrás y un año atrás en todas las regiones. Michael Hyman, Asistente de Investigación de NAR dijo:
“A nivel nacional, la asequibilidad de la vivienda disminuyo en el mes de junio debido a los altos precios y los niveles de calificación de ingresos; a pesar de las tasas hipotecarias más bajas del año.”
En un artículo reciente, The Wall Street Journal también revelo que el costo de ser propietario de casa es más alto que en cualquier momento en más de cinco años:
“La asequibilidad de la vivienda toco su nivel más bajo en casi seis años en Junio, como los precios de las casas continúan subiendo.”

En conclusión

Si usted está esperando a que el mercado toque fondo, se lo perdió. Sin embargo, con los precios por debajo de los valores de hace siete años atrás en la mayor parte del país y las tasas de interés cerca de mínimos históricos; aun es un buen momento para comprar casa... ¡Pero dese prisa! [created_at] => 2014-08-20T06:00:08Z [description] => Kevin Kelly, Presidente de the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recientemente explico que: “Con tasas de interés cerca a los niveles históricamente bajos y el aumento del trabajo fortaleciéndose, ahora continua la gran oportunidad d... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 111 [published_at] => 2014-08-20T10:00:08Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => still-a-great-time-to-buy-a-homebut-hurry [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => Todavía es un buen momento para comprar una casa… ¡pero, DESE PRISA! [updated_at] => 2014-08-20T14:09:40Z [url] => /es/2014/08/20/still-a-great-time-to-buy-a-homebut-hurry/ )

Todavía es un buen momento para comprar una casa… ¡pero, DESE PRISA!

Kevin Kelly, Presidente de the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recientemente explico que: “Con tasas de interés cerca a los niveles históricamente bajos y el aumento del trabajo fortaleciéndose, ahora continua la gran oportunidad d...
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Hoy estamos muy contentos de tener a Morgan Tranquist como nuestra bloguera invitada. Morgan es la Directora de Mercadeo y Graficas de KCM y proporciona perspicacia en cuanto a lo que la generación de los ‘Millennials’ necesitan escuchar de sus agentes – El equipo de KCM

Nosotros, en KCM, regularmente desmenuzamos la oportunidad que existe para los Millennials que están dispuestos y en capacidad de comprar una casa AHORA… aquí hay un unas cuantas formas distintas de mirar el costo de esperar.

Digamos que usted tiene 30 años y la casa de sus sueños hoy cuesta $250,000; al 4.12% su pago mensual de la hipoteca con interés sería de $1,210.90.

Pero usted está ocupado, le gusta su apartamento y el mudarse es una molestia… usted decide esperar hasta el final del próximo año para comprar y de repente, usted tiene 31, la misma casa ahora está en $270,000, al 5.3% su pago nuevo por mes es de $1,499.32.

¡La diferencia en el pago es de $288.42 POR MES!

¡Es básicamente como tomar billetes de $10 dólares y tirarlos por la ventana CADA DÍA! O usted puede verlo de esta forma:
  • ¡Ese es su café de la mañana cada día en su camino al trabajo ($2 promedio) con $11 que quedan para el almuerzo!
  • Aquí quedo la noche del viernes de Sushi ($72X4)
  • ¿Estresado? ¡Qué tal 3 masajes de tejido profundo con propina!
  • ¿Necesita un carro nuevo? Usted puede conseguir un carro nuevo por $20,000 por los $288.00 al mes.
¡Miremos al número anual! Durante el curso de su hipoteca nueva a 5.3% ¡el costo anual adicional puede ser de $3,461.04! ¿Estuvo mirando unas vacaciones en el caribe? ¿Qué tal un viaje, aproximadamente por dos semanas a través de Europa? O tal vez su casa nueva podría usar una nueva cubierta en su patio para entretener. Podríamos inventar cientos de formas de gastas $3,461 y ¡estamos seguros que usted también! Durante el curso de los 30 años de su préstamo, ahora a la edad de 61, esperamos que esté listo para jubilarse pronto, usted habría gastado adicionalmente $103,831, todo porque cuando tenía 30 usted pensó que mudarse en 2014 era una gran molestia o le gustaba tanto su apartamento que no quería dejarlo aun. O tal vez no había un agente que lo educara en cuanto al verdadero costo de esperar por un año. Tal vez ellos pensaron que usted no estaba listo, pero si ellos le muestran que usted puede ahorrar $103,831 por lo menos habría escuchado lo que ellos tenían que decir. Dicen que la retrospectiva es 20/20, nos gustaría pensar que de aquí a 30 años cuando usted tenga 60, mirando hacia atrás, usted dijera compre ahora… [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 11 [name] => Compradores de vivienda por primera vez [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T15:59:33Z [slug] => first-time-buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T15:59:33Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => With Interest Rates and Home Prices on the rise, do you know the true Cost of Waiting? | Keeping Current Matters Hoy estamos muy contentos de tener a Morgan Tranquist como nuestra bloguera invitada. Morgan es la Directora de Mercadeo y Graficas de KCM y proporciona perspicacia en cuanto a lo que la generación de los ‘Millennials’ necesitan escuchar de sus agentes – El equipo de KCM Nosotros, en KCM, regularmente desmenuzamos la oportunidad que existe para los Millennials que están dispuestos y en capacidad de comprar una casa AHORA… aquí hay un unas cuantas formas distintas de mirar el costo de esperar. Digamos que usted tiene 30 años y la casa de sus sueños hoy cuesta $250,000; al 4.12% su pago mensual de la hipoteca con interés sería de $1,210.90. Pero usted está ocupado, le gusta su apartamento y el mudarse es una molestia… usted decide esperar hasta el final del próximo año para comprar y de repente, usted tiene 31, la misma casa ahora está en $270,000, al 5.3% su pago nuevo por mes es de $1,499.32.

¡La diferencia en el pago es de $288.42 POR MES!

¡Es básicamente como tomar billetes de $10 dólares y tirarlos por la ventana CADA DÍA! O usted puede verlo de esta forma:
  • ¡Ese es su café de la mañana cada día en su camino al trabajo ($2 promedio) con $11 que quedan para el almuerzo!
  • Aquí quedo la noche del viernes de Sushi ($72X4)
  • ¿Estresado? ¡Qué tal 3 masajes de tejido profundo con propina!
  • ¿Necesita un carro nuevo? Usted puede conseguir un carro nuevo por $20,000 por los $288.00 al mes.
¡Miremos al número anual! Durante el curso de su hipoteca nueva a 5.3% ¡el costo anual adicional puede ser de $3,461.04! ¿Estuvo mirando unas vacaciones en el caribe? ¿Qué tal un viaje, aproximadamente por dos semanas a través de Europa? O tal vez su casa nueva podría usar una nueva cubierta en su patio para entretener. Podríamos inventar cientos de formas de gastas $3,461 y ¡estamos seguros que usted también! Durante el curso de los 30 años de su préstamo, ahora a la edad de 61, esperamos que esté listo para jubilarse pronto, usted habría gastado adicionalmente $103,831, todo porque cuando tenía 30 usted pensó que mudarse en 2014 era una gran molestia o le gustaba tanto su apartamento que no quería dejarlo aun. O tal vez no había un agente que lo educara en cuanto al verdadero costo de esperar por un año. Tal vez ellos pensaron que usted no estaba listo, pero si ellos le muestran que usted puede ahorrar $103,831 por lo menos habría escuchado lo que ellos tenían que decir. Dicen que la retrospectiva es 20/20, nos gustaría pensar que de aquí a 30 años cuando usted tenga 60, mirando hacia atrás, usted dijera compre ahora… [created_at] => 2014-08-19T06:00:09Z [description] => Hoy estamos muy contentos de tener a Morgan Tranquist como nuestra bloguera invitada. Morgan es la Directora de Mercadeo y Graficas de KCM y proporciona perspicacia en cuanto a lo que la generación de los ‘Millennials’ necesitan escuchar de sus ... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 110 [published_at] => 2014-08-19T10:00:09Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => with-interest-rates-and-home-prices-on-the-rise-do-you-know-the-true-cost-of-waiting [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => Con el interés & los precios en aumento, ¿Sabe el verdadero costo de esperar? [updated_at] => 2014-08-19T13:43:35Z [url] => /es/2014/08/19/with-interest-rates-and-home-prices-on-the-rise-do-you-know-the-true-cost-of-waiting/ )

Con el interés & los precios en aumento, ¿Sabe el verdadero costo de esperar?

Hoy estamos muy contentos de tener a Morgan Tranquist como nuestra bloguera invitada. Morgan es la Directora de Mercadeo y Graficas de KCM y proporciona perspicacia en cuanto a lo que la generación de los ‘Millennials’ necesitan escuchar de sus ...
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Hay algunas personas que no han comprado una casa porque están incomodos con tomar la obligación de una hipoteca. Todo el mundo debe darse cuenta que, a menos que usted esté viviendo con sus padres libres de alquiler, usted está pagando una hipoteca, sea su hipoteca o la de su arrendador. Como explico un documento por the Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard:
Los hogares deben gastar en vivienda sea que son dueños o alquilan. Ni siquiera contando con el más favorable tratamiento fiscal de ser propietario, los propietarios pagan servicio de la deuda para pagar su propio principal mientras que los hogares que pagan alquiler pagan el principal de un arrendador más una tasa de regreso. Esa es otra razón por la que ser propietario a menudo – como los estadounidenses intuyen – termina teniendo más sentido financiero que alquilar.
También, si usted comprar con una tasa hipotecaria fija a 30 años, los ‘gastos de vivienda’ se mantendrán por treinta años en su mayor parte. Si usted alquila, la única garantía que usted tendrá es que su renta va a aumentar durante el mismo periodo de 30 años. Y, como dueño, el pago de la hipoteca es un ‘ahorro forzoso’ que le permite tener valor líquido en su casa que puede usar más adelante en su vida. Como arrendatario, usted garantiza que el arrendador es la persona con el valor líquido. Si usted está buscando por su residencia principal por primera vez o está pensando en una casa para las vacaciones en la costa, ser propietario podría tener más sentido que alquilar ya que los precios y las tasas de interés aún están a precios de ganga. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 11 [name] => Compradores de vivienda por primera vez [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T15:59:33Z [slug] => first-time-buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T15:59:33Z ) [2] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 38 [name] => Compradores de casa mas grande [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z [slug] => move-up [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => blog81214 Hay algunas personas que no han comprado una casa porque están incomodos con tomar la obligación de una hipoteca. Todo el mundo debe darse cuenta que, a menos que usted esté viviendo con sus padres libres de alquiler, usted está pagando una hipoteca, sea su hipoteca o la de su arrendador. Como explico un documento por the Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard:
Los hogares deben gastar en vivienda sea que son dueños o alquilan. Ni siquiera contando con el más favorable tratamiento fiscal de ser propietario, los propietarios pagan servicio de la deuda para pagar su propio principal mientras que los hogares que pagan alquiler pagan el principal de un arrendador más una tasa de regreso. Esa es otra razón por la que ser propietario a menudo – como los estadounidenses intuyen – termina teniendo más sentido financiero que alquilar.
También, si usted comprar con una tasa hipotecaria fija a 30 años, los ‘gastos de vivienda’ se mantendrán por treinta años en su mayor parte. Si usted alquila, la única garantía que usted tendrá es que su renta va a aumentar durante el mismo periodo de 30 años. Y, como dueño, el pago de la hipoteca es un ‘ahorro forzoso’ que le permite tener valor líquido en su casa que puede usar más adelante en su vida. Como arrendatario, usted garantiza que el arrendador es la persona con el valor líquido. Si usted está buscando por su residencia principal por primera vez o está pensando en una casa para las vacaciones en la costa, ser propietario podría tener más sentido que alquilar ya que los precios y las tasas de interés aún están a precios de ganga. [created_at] => 2014-08-12T06:00:47Z [description] => Hay algunas personas que no han comprado una casa porque están incomodos con tomar la obligación de una hipoteca. Todo el mundo debe darse cuenta que, a menos que usted esté viviendo con sus padres libres de alquiler, usted está pagando una hip... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 105 [published_at] => 2014-08-12T10:00:47Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => either-way-youre-still-paying-a-mortgage-2 [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => De cualquier manera, usted todavía está pagando una hipoteca [updated_at] => 2014-08-12T14:49:02Z [url] => /es/2014/08/12/either-way-youre-still-paying-a-mortgage-2/ )

De cualquier manera, usted todavía está pagando una hipoteca

Hay algunas personas que no han comprado una casa porque están incomodos con tomar la obligación de una hipoteca. Todo el mundo debe darse cuenta que, a menos que usted esté viviendo con sus padres libres de alquiler, usted está pagando una hip...
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Mucha gente sufrió a través de la crisis de la vivienda. Nos dimos cuenta que la mayoría de los dolores de cabeza fueron el resultado de que la vivienda y el mercado de las hipotecases se volvieron locos. Muchos consumidores fueron arrastrados por las aguas de un mercado de la vivienda frenético, que dio lugar a una crisis que incluso los expertos no vieron venir.

Sin embargo, algunos de los sufrimientos fueron causados por las malas decisiones de compradores de casas y vendedores. ¡USTED NO! No compro esa casa que estiraba las finanzas de su familia más allá del punto de la sostenibilidad. Usted no obtuvo un préstamo sobre el capital en la propiedad y compro un esquí acuático nuevo. No hizo una refinanciación para sacar en efectivo la cantidad máxima posible.

En cambio, ¡usted compro una casa que su familia puede disfrutar- y pagar! Usted espero que las tasas de interés bajaran hasta el mínimo histórico y entonces refinancio su casa; no simple mente por sacar dinero pero para bajar sus pagos mensuales.

Usted tiene valor líquido en su casa y un buen, pago de hipoteca bajo. Usted ha jugado el mercado de la vivienda perfectamente.

No se pierda la última jugada

Aun, hay una última jugada, que muchos deben considerar. Con las tasas de interés aun en los mínimos históricos y con la proyección de que los precios van a aumentar casi 20% durante los próximos cuatro años y medio, tal vez este es el momento para comprar una casa nueva. Sea, que usted tiene una familia que está creciendo y está lista para mudarse a esa casa frente al agua que usted siempre quiso o un nido vacío que quiere algo más pequeño que tenga más sentido, ahora tal vez es el momento de comprar. Si usted a considerado el comprar una casa para las vacaciones/la jubilación, tal vez nunca ha habido un mejor momento para continuar con ese plan. Usted ha sido fiscalmente lo suficientemente astuto para navegar las aguas torrentosas de un mercado de bienes raíces que hundió a muchos propietarios. Ahora, que los mares se han asentado, no piense que no hay mayores oportunidades en el horizonte. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [2] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 38 [name] => Compradores de casa mas grande [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z [slug] => move-up [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => You've Played the Real Estate Market Perfectly! Don't Blow It Now! | Keeping Current Matters Mucha gente sufrió a través de la crisis de la vivienda. Nos dimos cuenta que la mayoría de los dolores de cabeza fueron el resultado de que la vivienda y el mercado de las hipotecases se volvieron locos. Muchos consumidores fueron arrastrados por las aguas de un mercado de la vivienda frenético, que dio lugar a una crisis que incluso los expertos no vieron venir. Sin embargo, algunos de los sufrimientos fueron causados por las malas decisiones de compradores de casas y vendedores. ¡USTED NO! No compro esa casa que estiraba las finanzas de su familia más allá del punto de la sostenibilidad. Usted no obtuvo un préstamo sobre el capital en la propiedad y compro un esquí acuático nuevo. No hizo una refinanciación para sacar en efectivo la cantidad máxima posible. En cambio, ¡usted compro una casa que su familia puede disfrutar- y pagar! Usted espero que las tasas de interés bajaran hasta el mínimo histórico y entonces refinancio su casa; no simple mente por sacar dinero pero para bajar sus pagos mensuales. Usted tiene valor líquido en su casa y un buen, pago de hipoteca bajo. Usted ha jugado el mercado de la vivienda perfectamente.

No se pierda la última jugada

Aun, hay una última jugada, que muchos deben considerar. Con las tasas de interés aun en los mínimos históricos y con la proyección de que los precios van a aumentar casi 20% durante los próximos cuatro años y medio, tal vez este es el momento para comprar una casa nueva. Sea, que usted tiene una familia que está creciendo y está lista para mudarse a esa casa frente al agua que usted siempre quiso o un nido vacío que quiere algo más pequeño que tenga más sentido, ahora tal vez es el momento de comprar. Si usted a considerado el comprar una casa para las vacaciones/la jubilación, tal vez nunca ha habido un mejor momento para continuar con ese plan. Usted ha sido fiscalmente lo suficientemente astuto para navegar las aguas torrentosas de un mercado de bienes raíces que hundió a muchos propietarios. Ahora, que los mares se han asentado, no piense que no hay mayores oportunidades en el horizonte. [created_at] => 2014-08-11T06:00:03Z [description] => Mucha gente sufrió a través de la crisis de la vivienda. Nos dimos cuenta que la mayoría de los dolores de cabeza fueron el resultado de que la vivienda y el mercado de las hipotecases se volvieron locos. Muchos consumidores fueron arrastrados po... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 104 [published_at] => 2014-08-11T10:00:03Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => youve-played-the-housing-market-perfectly-dont-blow-it-now [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => Usted ha jugado el mercado de la vivienda perfectamente. ¡No lo estropee ahora! [updated_at] => 2014-08-11T14:24:39Z [url] => /es/2014/08/11/youve-played-the-housing-market-perfectly-dont-blow-it-now/ )

Usted ha jugado el mercado de la vivienda perfectamente. ¡No lo estropee ahora!

Mucha gente sufrió a través de la crisis de la vivienda. Nos dimos cuenta que la mayoría de los dolores de cabeza fueron el resultado de que la vivienda y el mercado de las hipotecases se volvieron locos. Muchos consumidores fueron arrastrados po...
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Los precios de las casas desde que alcanzaron el nivel máximo [INFOGRAFIA]

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Hoy en día, muchas conversaciones de bienes raíces se centran en los precios de la vivienda y hacia donde se dirigen. Es por eso que nos gusta la encuesta Home Price Expectation. Cada trimestre, Pulsenomics encuesta a un panel nacional de más de cien economistas, expertos en bienes raíces e inversiones & estrategas del mercado; sobre hacia donde se dirigen los precios durante los próximos cinco años. Entonces ellos sacan un promedio de las proyecciones de los más de 100 expertos en un solo número.

Los resultados de su última encuesta:
  • El valor de las casas apreciara un 4.6% en 2014.
  • La apreciación acumulativa será de 19.5% para 2018.
  • Eso significa que la apreciación anual promedio será de 3.6% durante los próximos 5 años.
  • Aun los expertos del cuartil más negativo de la encuesta todavía están proyectando una apreciación acumulativa de 11.2% para 2018.
Las opiniones individuales hacen titulares. Creemos que esta encuesta es una representación más justa de los valores futuros. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Home Prices... Where are they Headed? | Keeping Current Matters Hoy en día, muchas conversaciones de bienes raíces se centran en los precios de la vivienda y hacia donde se dirigen. Es por eso que nos gusta la encuesta Home Price Expectation. Cada trimestre, Pulsenomics encuesta a un panel nacional de más de cien economistas, expertos en bienes raíces e inversiones & estrategas del mercado; sobre hacia donde se dirigen los precios durante los próximos cinco años. Entonces ellos sacan un promedio de las proyecciones de los más de 100 expertos en un solo número. Los resultados de su última encuesta:
  • El valor de las casas apreciara un 4.6% en 2014.
  • La apreciación acumulativa será de 19.5% para 2018.
  • Eso significa que la apreciación anual promedio será de 3.6% durante los próximos 5 años.
  • Aun los expertos del cuartil más negativo de la encuesta todavía están proyectando una apreciación acumulativa de 11.2% para 2018.
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Los precios de las casas… ¿hacia dónde se dirigen?

Hoy en día, muchas conversaciones de bienes raíces se centran en los precios de la vivienda y hacia donde se dirigen. Es por eso que nos gusta la encuesta Home Price Expectation. Cada trimestre, Pulsenomics encuesta a un panel nacional de más de ...
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Aquí hay cuatro buenas razones que considerar al comprar una casa hoy en vez de esperar.

1. Los precios seguirán en aumento

La encuesta The Home Price Expectation sondeo un panel distinguido de más de 100 economistas, estrategas de inversión, y analistas del mercado de la vivienda. Su informe publicado recientemente proyecta una apreciación en el valor de las casas durante los próximos cinco años entre el 9.4% (los más pesimistas) y 30.8% (los más optimistas). El tocar fondo de los precios de las casas ya pasó. El valor de las casas va a continuar apreciando por años. El esperar ya no tiene sentido.

2. Las tasas de interés hipotecarias están aumentando

Aunque la encuesta Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market demostró que las tasas de interés para una hipoteca a 30 años está actualmente alrededor del 4.2%, Freddie Mac está proyectando que las tasas van a aumentar a 5.2% por primera vez en cinco años. Un aumento en las tasas va a tener un impacto es SU pago mensual de la hipoteca. Los gastos de vivienda van a ser más dentro de un año si es necesaria una hipoteca para comprar su próxima casa.

3. De cualquier manera, usted está pagando una hipoteca

Como recientemente explico un documento por the Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard: “Los hogares deben gastar en vivienda sea que son dueños o alquilan. Ni siquiera contando con el más favorable tratamiento fiscal de ser propietario, los propietarios pagan servicio de la deuda para pagar su propio principal mientras que los hogares que pagan alquiler pagan el principal de un arrendador más una tasa de regreso. Esa es otra razón por la que ser propietario a menudo – como los estadounidenses intuyen – termina teniendo más sentido financiero que alquilar.”

4. Es tiempo que continuar con su vida

El ‘costo’ de una casa se determina por dos componentes mayores: el precio de la casa y la tasa hipotecaria actual. Al parecer justos están subiendo. Pero, ¿Qué pasa si no? ¿Puede usted esperar? Vea la razón real por la que usted está comprando y decida si vale la pena esperar. Sea que usted quiere tener un buen lugar para que sus hijos crezcan, usted quiere que su familia este más segura o usted simplemente quiere tener control sobre las renovaciones, tal vez sea tiempo de comprar. Si lo correcto para usted y su familia es comprar una casa este año, el comprar más temprano que tarde puede llevarlo a ahorros sustanciales. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => Buying a House? 4 Reasons to DO IT NOW | Keeping Current Matters Aquí hay cuatro buenas razones que considerar al comprar una casa hoy en vez de esperar.

1. Los precios seguirán en aumento

La encuesta The Home Price Expectation sondeo un panel distinguido de más de 100 economistas, estrategas de inversión, y analistas del mercado de la vivienda. Su informe publicado recientemente proyecta una apreciación en el valor de las casas durante los próximos cinco años entre el 9.4% (los más pesimistas) y 30.8% (los más optimistas). El tocar fondo de los precios de las casas ya pasó. El valor de las casas va a continuar apreciando por años. El esperar ya no tiene sentido.

2. Las tasas de interés hipotecarias están aumentando

Aunque la encuesta Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market demostró que las tasas de interés para una hipoteca a 30 años está actualmente alrededor del 4.2%, Freddie Mac está proyectando que las tasas van a aumentar a 5.2% por primera vez en cinco años. Un aumento en las tasas va a tener un impacto es SU pago mensual de la hipoteca. Los gastos de vivienda van a ser más dentro de un año si es necesaria una hipoteca para comprar su próxima casa.

3. De cualquier manera, usted está pagando una hipoteca

Como recientemente explico un documento por the Joint Center for Housing Studies de la Universidad de Harvard: “Los hogares deben gastar en vivienda sea que son dueños o alquilan. Ni siquiera contando con el más favorable tratamiento fiscal de ser propietario, los propietarios pagan servicio de la deuda para pagar su propio principal mientras que los hogares que pagan alquiler pagan el principal de un arrendador más una tasa de regreso. Esa es otra razón por la que ser propietario a menudo – como los estadounidenses intuyen – termina teniendo más sentido financiero que alquilar.”

4. Es tiempo que continuar con su vida

El ‘costo’ de una casa se determina por dos componentes mayores: el precio de la casa y la tasa hipotecaria actual. Al parecer justos están subiendo. Pero, ¿Qué pasa si no? ¿Puede usted esperar? Vea la razón real por la que usted está comprando y decida si vale la pena esperar. Sea que usted quiere tener un buen lugar para que sus hijos crezcan, usted quiere que su familia este más segura o usted simplemente quiere tener control sobre las renovaciones, tal vez sea tiempo de comprar. Si lo correcto para usted y su familia es comprar una casa este año, el comprar más temprano que tarde puede llevarlo a ahorros sustanciales. [created_at] => 2014-07-28T06:00:38Z [description] => Aquí hay cuatro buenas razones que considerar al comprar una casa hoy en vez de esperar. 1. Los precios seguirán en aumento La encuesta The Home Price Expectation sondeo un panel distinguido de más de 100 economistas, estrategas de inversión, y... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 94 [published_at] => 2014-07-28T10:00:38Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => buying-a-house-4-reasons-to-do-it-now [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => ¿Comprando una casa? 4 razones para HACERLO AHORA [updated_at] => 2014-07-28T13:56:10Z [url] => /es/2014/07/28/buying-a-house-4-reasons-to-do-it-now/ )

¿Comprando una casa? 4 razones para HACERLO AHORA

Aquí hay cuatro buenas razones que considerar al comprar una casa hoy en vez de esperar. 1. Los precios seguirán en aumento La encuesta The Home Price Expectation sondeo un panel distinguido de más de 100 economistas, estrategas de inversión, y...
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Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do It Now! | Keeping Current Matters

Muchos vendedores aun dudan si poner su casa para la venta. ¿Adónde se dirigen los precios? ¿Hacia dónde van las tasas de interés? ¿Pueden los compradores calificar para una hipoteca? Todas estas son preguntas válidas. Sin embargo, hay varias razones para vender su casa en vez de esperar. Aquí hay cinco de estas razones:

1. La demanda está fuerte

Actualmente hay una demanda acumulada de compradores ya que muchos compradores dejaron la búsqueda el invierno pasado y a comienzo de la primavera debido a las condiciones climáticas extremas. De acuerdo con la Asociación Nacional de Realtors (NAR por sus siglas en ingles) El número de compradores en el mercado, cayó dramáticamente en diciembre, enero y febrero, ha empezado a aumentar durante los últimos meses. Estos compradores están listos, dispuestos y en capacidad de comprar… y ¡están ahora en el mercado!

2. Hay menos competencia ahora

El suministro de la vivienda está aún por debajo del número histórico del suministro de 6 meses. Esto significa que, en muchos mercados, no hay suficientes casas para la venta para satisfacer la cantidad de los compradores en ese mercado. Esta es una buena noticia para los precios de las casas. Sin embargo, el inventario adicional está a punto de llegar al mercado.

Hay un deseo reprimido de muchos propietarios de casas de mudarse, debido a que no podían vender durante los últimos años por el valor líquido negativo. Los propietarios están ahora viendo el regreso del valor líquido positivo a medida que los precios han aumentado durante los últimos dieciocho meses. Muchas de estas casas llegaran al mercado en el futuro cercano. También, las nuevas construcciones de las viviendas unifamiliares esta nuevamente comenzando a aumentar. Un estudio reciente por Harris Poll revelo que 41% de los compradores prefieren comprar una casa nueva mientras que solo 21% prefieren una casa ya existente (38% no tiene preferencia).

Las opciones que tienen los compradores seguirán aumentando durante los próximos meses. No espere hasta que todo este otro inventario de casas llegue al mercado antes de que usted venda.

3. El proceso será más rápido

Uno de los mayores desafíos del mercado de la vivienda de 2014 ha sido la cantidad del tiempo que tarda desde el contrato al cierre. Los bancos exigen más y más papeleo antes de aprobar una hipoteca. Mientras el mercado se calienta, los bancos serán inundados con preguntas sobre los préstamos haciendo que el plazo para el cierre se alargue. Vender ahora hará el proceso más rápido y sencillo.

4. Nunca habrá un mejor momento para mudarse a algo más grande

Si se está mudando a una casa más grande, más costosa, considere hacerlo ahora. Los precios están proyectados para apreciar en más del 19% desde ahora hasta el 2018. Si se está mudando a una casa con precio más alto, Lo hará costándole más en dólares en bruto (ambos en la cuota inicial y el pago de la hipoteca) si usted espera. Usted puede también bloquear los gastos de vivienda a 30 años con las tasas de interés en los bajos 4 porciento. Las tasas están proyectadas para ser más del 5% en próximo año.

5. Es hora de continuar con su vida

Vea la razón por la que usted decidió vender en primer lugar y decida si vale la pena esperar. ¿Es el dinero más importante que estar con su familia? ¿Es el dinero más importante que su salud? ¿Es el dinero es más importante que tener la liberta de seguir con su vida de la forma que usted quiere?

Solo usted sabe la respuesta a estas preguntas. Usted tiene el poder de retomar el control de la situación de poner su casa en el mercado y el darle un precio que garantice su venta. Tal vez, ha llegado el momento para que usted y su familia sigan adelante y empiecen a vivir la vida que usted desea.

Eso es lo que es realmente importante.

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Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do It Now! | Keeping Current Matters

Muchos vendedores aun dudan si poner su casa para la venta. ¿Adónde se dirigen los precios? ¿Hacia dónde van las tasas de interés? ¿Pueden los compradores calificar para una hipoteca? Todas estas son preguntas válidas. Sin embargo, hay varias razones para vender su casa en vez de esperar. Aquí hay cinco de estas razones:

1. La demanda está fuerte

Actualmente hay una demanda acumulada de compradores ya que muchos compradores dejaron la búsqueda el invierno pasado y a comienzo de la primavera debido a las condiciones climáticas extremas. De acuerdo con la Asociación Nacional de Realtors (NAR por sus siglas en ingles) El número de compradores en el mercado, cayó dramáticamente en diciembre, enero y febrero, ha empezado a aumentar durante los últimos meses. Estos compradores están listos, dispuestos y en capacidad de comprar… y ¡están ahora en el mercado!

2. Hay menos competencia ahora

El suministro de la vivienda está aún por debajo del número histórico del suministro de 6 meses. Esto significa que, en muchos mercados, no hay suficientes casas para la venta para satisfacer la cantidad de los compradores en ese mercado. Esta es una buena noticia para los precios de las casas. Sin embargo, el inventario adicional está a punto de llegar al mercado.

Hay un deseo reprimido de muchos propietarios de casas de mudarse, debido a que no podían vender durante los últimos años por el valor líquido negativo. Los propietarios están ahora viendo el regreso del valor líquido positivo a medida que los precios han aumentado durante los últimos dieciocho meses. Muchas de estas casas llegaran al mercado en el futuro cercano. También, las nuevas construcciones de las viviendas unifamiliares esta nuevamente comenzando a aumentar. Un estudio reciente por Harris Poll revelo que 41% de los compradores prefieren comprar una casa nueva mientras que solo 21% prefieren una casa ya existente (38% no tiene preferencia).

Las opciones que tienen los compradores seguirán aumentando durante los próximos meses. No espere hasta que todo este otro inventario de casas llegue al mercado antes de que usted venda.

3. El proceso será más rápido

Uno de los mayores desafíos del mercado de la vivienda de 2014 ha sido la cantidad del tiempo que tarda desde el contrato al cierre. Los bancos exigen más y más papeleo antes de aprobar una hipoteca. Mientras el mercado se calienta, los bancos serán inundados con preguntas sobre los préstamos haciendo que el plazo para el cierre se alargue. Vender ahora hará el proceso más rápido y sencillo.

4. Nunca habrá un mejor momento para mudarse a algo más grande

Si se está mudando a una casa más grande, más costosa, considere hacerlo ahora. Los precios están proyectados para apreciar en más del 19% desde ahora hasta el 2018. Si se está mudando a una casa con precio más alto, Lo hará costándole más en dólares en bruto (ambos en la cuota inicial y el pago de la hipoteca) si usted espera. Usted puede también bloquear los gastos de vivienda a 30 años con las tasas de interés en los bajos 4 porciento. Las tasas están proyectadas para ser más del 5% en próximo año.

5. Es hora de continuar con su vida

Vea la razón por la que usted decidió vender en primer lugar y decida si vale la pena esperar. ¿Es el dinero más importante que estar con su familia? ¿Es el dinero más importante que su salud? ¿Es el dinero es más importante que tener la liberta de seguir con su vida de la forma que usted quiere?

Solo usted sabe la respuesta a estas preguntas. Usted tiene el poder de retomar el control de la situación de poner su casa en el mercado y el darle un precio que garantice su venta. Tal vez, ha llegado el momento para que usted y su familia sigan adelante y empiecen a vivir la vida que usted desea.

Eso es lo que es realmente importante.

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¿Vendiendo su casa? ¡5 Razones para vender ahora!

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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Is Residential Real Estate Really a 'Crapshoot'? | Keeping Current Matters

We are pleased to have KCM Founder and Chief Content Creator, Steve Harney, do a personal post today. Enjoy!

That is what a headline announced in a CNNMoney post Monday. They were quoting Karl Case “an economist whose name is synonymous with home prices. He is co-creator of the much watched S&P/Case-Shiller home price indexes with Bob Shiller, who won the Nobel Prize in economics last year.”

Case did explain that the commonly held belief that housing prices could ‘never’ depreciate was corrected over the last decade. And it is true that Case referenced a home he bought during that time had lost almost half its value.

However, there were other comments attributed to Case in the article:
  • He bought one home at $54,000 which he later sold for over four times that amount ($240,000)
  • Another home he purchased for $375,000 is now worth a million dollars.
He bet on three houses; one lost 50%, one gained over 400% and the other gained approximately 300%. Sounds like great odds to me.

Give me the dice and get out of my way. 

Last week, John Maxfield, in a The Motley Fool blog post, wrote: “Over the past year, [home prices] are up by 8.9%. Over the past two years, they're up by 19.7%. Over the past three years, they're up by 23%. And there's little evidence that this trend is coming to an end anytime soon… [It] should be obvious why now is such an opportunistic time to buy a house. Of course, if you want to wait, that's up to you. But doing so could very well be a source of regret later on down the road.”

Give me the dice and get out of my way. 

If buying residential real estate is actually a crapshoot (as the headline claimed), it seems the odds are in the shooter’s hand.

PLEASE give me the dice and get out of my way. I really want to roll.

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  • He bought one home at $54,000 which he later sold for over four times that amount ($240,000)
  • Another home he purchased for $375,000 is now worth a million dollars.
He bet on three houses; one lost 50%, one gained over 400% and the other gained approximately 300%. Sounds like great odds to me.

Give me the dice and get out of my way. 

Last week, John Maxfield, in a The Motley Fool blog post, wrote: “Over the past year, [home prices] are up by 8.9%. Over the past two years, they're up by 19.7%. Over the past three years, they're up by 23%. And there's little evidence that this trend is coming to an end anytime soon… [It] should be obvious why now is such an opportunistic time to buy a house. Of course, if you want to wait, that's up to you. But doing so could very well be a source of regret later on down the road.”

Give me the dice and get out of my way. 

If buying residential real estate is actually a crapshoot (as the headline claimed), it seems the odds are in the shooter’s hand.

PLEASE give me the dice and get out of my way. I really want to roll.

[created_at] => 2014-07-09T06:00:17Z [description] => (English) We are pleased to have KCM Founder and Chief Content Creator, Steve Harney, do a personal post today. Enjoy! That is what a headline announced in a CNNMoney post Monday. They were quoting Karl Case “an economist whose name is synonym... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 81 [published_at] => 2014-07-09T10:00:17Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => is-residential-real-estate-really-a-crapshoot [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Is Residential Real Estate Really a ‘Crapshoot’? [updated_at] => 2014-07-07T20:03:43Z [url] => /es/2014/07/09/is-residential-real-estate-really-a-crapshoot/ )

(English) Is Residential Real Estate Really a ‘Crapshoot’?

(English) We are pleased to have KCM Founder and Chief Content Creator, Steve Harney, do a personal post today. Enjoy! That is what a headline announced in a CNNMoney post Monday. They were quoting Karl Case “an economist whose name is synonym...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Moving Up? Do it Now!! | Keeping Current Matters

New reports are revealing that the number of months’ inventory of existing homes available for sale is increasing. Some of these sellers are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move.

There is no way for us to predict the future but we can look at what happened over the last year. Let’s look at buyers that considered moving up last year but decided to wait instead.

Assume, last year, they had a home worth $300,000 and were looking at a home for $450,000 (putting 10% down they would get a mortgage of $405,000). By waiting, their house appreciated by approximately 10% over the last year (national average based on the Case Shiller Pricing Index). Their home would now be worth $330,000. But, the $450,000 home would now be worth $495,000 (requiring a mortgage of $420,000 assuming the original $45,000 down plus the additional $30,000 from the sale of their home).

Here is a table showing what the difference in monthly cost (principal and interest) would be if a purchaser had waited:

Cost of Waiting: Was it Worth It? | Keeping Current Matters

3 dollars and 27 cents. Was it worth waiting a year to move up to the home of your dreams? Only you can answer that question.

Moving Up?

If your family plans on moving up in the next twelve months, it may make sense to move now rather than later. Prices are definitely still appreciating and, unlike the last year, interest rates are also projected to increase. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [2] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 38 [name] => Compradores de casa mas grande [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z [slug] => move-up [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2024-04-10T16:00:35Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Moving Up? Do it Now!! | Keeping Current Matters New reports are revealing that the number of months’ inventory of existing homes available for sale is increasing. Some of these sellers are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. There is no way for us to predict the future but we can look at what happened over the last year. Let’s look at buyers that considered moving up last year but decided to wait instead. Assume, last year, they had a home worth $300,000 and were looking at a home for $450,000 (putting 10% down they would get a mortgage of $405,000). By waiting, their house appreciated by approximately 10% over the last year (national average based on the Case Shiller Pricing Index). Their home would now be worth $330,000. But, the $450,000 home would now be worth $495,000 (requiring a mortgage of $420,000 assuming the original $45,000 down plus the additional $30,000 from the sale of their home). Here is a table showing what the difference in monthly cost (principal and interest) would be if a purchaser had waited: Cost of Waiting: Was it Worth It? | Keeping Current Matters 3 dollars and 27 cents. Was it worth waiting a year to move up to the home of your dreams? Only you can answer that question.

Moving Up?

If your family plans on moving up in the next twelve months, it may make sense to move now rather than later. Prices are definitely still appreciating and, unlike the last year, interest rates are also projected to increase. [created_at] => 2014-07-07T07:00:12Z [description] => (English) New reports are revealing that the number of months’ inventory of existing homes available for sale is increasing. Some of these sellers are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. There is no way for us ... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 79 [published_at] => 2014-07-07T07:00:12Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => moving-up-was-it-worth-waiting [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Moving Up: Was it Worth Waiting? [updated_at] => 2014-07-07T15:05:33Z [url] => /es/2014/07/07/moving-up-was-it-worth-waiting/ )

(English) Moving Up: Was it Worth Waiting?

(English) New reports are revealing that the number of months’ inventory of existing homes available for sale is increasing. Some of these sellers are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. There is no way for us ...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) NAR Reports Reveal Reasons to Sell Now | Keeping Current Matters

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now may be the best time to sell your house. Let’s look at the data covered by the latest Pending Home Sales Report and Existing Home Sales Report.

THE PENDING HOME SALES REPORT

The report announced that pending home sales (homes going into contract) “surged” by 6.1%. The increase was “the largest month-over-month gain since April 2010, when first-time home buyers rushed to sign purchase contracts before a popular tax credit program ended”. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, expects improving home sales throughout the rest of the year: “Sales should exceed an annual pace of five million homes in some of the upcoming months behind favorable mortgage rates, more inventory and improved job creation.” TakeawayDemand is beginning to increase dramatically compared to earlier in the year.

THE EXISTING HOME SALES REPORT

The most important data point revealed in the report was not sales but instead the inventory of homes on the market (supply). The report explained:
  • Total housing inventory climbed 2.2 percent to 2.28 million homes available for sale
  • That represents a 5.6-month supply at the current sales pace
  • Unsold inventory is 6.0 percent higher than a year ago
There were two more interesting comments made by Yun in the report: 1.)   “Rising inventory bodes well for slower price growth and greater affordability, but the amount of homes for sale is still modestly below a balanced market.” In real estate, there is a guideline that often applies. When there is less than 6 months inventory available, we are in a sellers’ market and we will see appreciation. Between 6-7 months is a neutral market where prices will increase at the rate of inflation. More than 7 months inventory means we are in a buyers’ market and should expect depreciation in home values. As Yun notes, we are currently in a sellers’ market (prices still increasing) but are headed to a neutral market. 2.)   New home construction is still needed to keep prices and housing supply healthy in the long run.” As new construction begins to be built, there will be increased downward pressure on the prices of existing homes on the market. Takeaway: Supply is about to increase significantly. The supply of existing homes is already increasing and the number of newly constructed homes is about to increase.

Bottom Line

If you are going to sell, now may be the time. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) NAR Reports Reveal Reasons to Sell Now | Keeping Current Matters We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now may be the best time to sell your house. Let’s look at the data covered by the latest Pending Home Sales Report and Existing Home Sales Report.

THE PENDING HOME SALES REPORT

The report announced that pending home sales (homes going into contract) “surged” by 6.1%. The increase was “the largest month-over-month gain since April 2010, when first-time home buyers rushed to sign purchase contracts before a popular tax credit program ended”. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, expects improving home sales throughout the rest of the year: “Sales should exceed an annual pace of five million homes in some of the upcoming months behind favorable mortgage rates, more inventory and improved job creation.” TakeawayDemand is beginning to increase dramatically compared to earlier in the year.

THE EXISTING HOME SALES REPORT

The most important data point revealed in the report was not sales but instead the inventory of homes on the market (supply). The report explained:
  • Total housing inventory climbed 2.2 percent to 2.28 million homes available for sale
  • That represents a 5.6-month supply at the current sales pace
  • Unsold inventory is 6.0 percent higher than a year ago
There were two more interesting comments made by Yun in the report: 1.)   “Rising inventory bodes well for slower price growth and greater affordability, but the amount of homes for sale is still modestly below a balanced market.” In real estate, there is a guideline that often applies. When there is less than 6 months inventory available, we are in a sellers’ market and we will see appreciation. Between 6-7 months is a neutral market where prices will increase at the rate of inflation. More than 7 months inventory means we are in a buyers’ market and should expect depreciation in home values. As Yun notes, we are currently in a sellers’ market (prices still increasing) but are headed to a neutral market. 2.)   New home construction is still needed to keep prices and housing supply healthy in the long run.” As new construction begins to be built, there will be increased downward pressure on the prices of existing homes on the market. Takeaway: Supply is about to increase significantly. The supply of existing homes is already increasing and the number of newly constructed homes is about to increase.

Bottom Line

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(English) NAR Reports Reveal Two Reasons to Sell Now

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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Buying a Home: The Cost of Waiting | Keeping Current Matters

Whether you are a first time buyer or a move-up buyer, you should look at the projections housing experts are making in two major areas: home prices and mortgage rates.

PRICES

Over 100 economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists were recently surveyed. They were asked to project where home prices were headed. The average value appreciation projected over the next twelve month period was approximately 4%.

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

In their last Economic & Housing Market Outlook, Freddie Mac predicted that 30 year fixed mortgage rates would be 4.8% by this time next year. As of last week, the Freddie Mac rate was 4.14%.

What does this mean to you?

If you are a first time buyer currently looking at a home priced at $250,000, this is what it could cost you on a monthly basis if you wait to buy next year: First Time Homebuyer's Cost of Waiting | Keeping Current Matters If you are a move-up buyer currently looking at a home priced at $500,000, this is what it could cost you on a monthly basis if you wait to buy next year: Move Up Buyer's Cost of Waiting | Keeping Current Matters

Bottom Line

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PRICES

Over 100 economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists were recently surveyed. They were asked to project where home prices were headed. The average value appreciation projected over the next twelve month period was approximately 4%.

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

In their last Economic & Housing Market Outlook, Freddie Mac predicted that 30 year fixed mortgage rates would be 4.8% by this time next year. As of last week, the Freddie Mac rate was 4.14%.

What does this mean to you?

If you are a first time buyer currently looking at a home priced at $250,000, this is what it could cost you on a monthly basis if you wait to buy next year: First Time Homebuyer's Cost of Waiting | Keeping Current Matters If you are a move-up buyer currently looking at a home priced at $500,000, this is what it could cost you on a monthly basis if you wait to buy next year: Move Up Buyer's Cost of Waiting | Keeping Current Matters

Bottom Line

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(English) Buying a Home: The Cost of Waiting

(English) Whether you are a first time buyer or a move-up buyer, you should look at the projections housing experts are making in two major areas: home prices and mortgage rates. PRICES Over 100 economists, real estate experts and investment &...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now | The KCM Crew

Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. Demand is Strong

There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter & early spring because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel off dramatically in December, January and February, has begun to increase again over the last few months. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply is still under the historical number of 6 months’ supply. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen.  Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate in the low 4’s right now. Rates are projected to be over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market and pricing it so it sells. Perhaps, the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now | The KCM Crew Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. Demand is Strong

There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter & early spring because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel off dramatically in December, January and February, has begun to increase again over the last few months. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply is still under the historical number of 6 months’ supply. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen.  Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate in the low 4’s right now. Rates are projected to be over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market and pricing it so it sells. Perhaps, the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. [created_at] => 2014-06-16T06:00:40Z [description] => (English) Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to se... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 64 [published_at] => 2014-06-16T10:00:40Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 5-reasons-to-sell-now-2 [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now! [updated_at] => 2019-03-20T17:27:49Z [url] => /es/2014/06/16/5-reasons-to-sell-now-2/ )

(English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now!

(English) Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to se...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Should I Rent If I Can't Sell | The KCM Crew

There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can get great rental income now and perhaps wait until house values increase even further before selling.

This logic makes sense in some cases. There is a strong belief that residential real estate is a great investment right now. However, if you have no desire to actually become an educated investor in this sector, you may be headed for more trouble than you were looking for.

Before renting your home, you should answer the following questions to make sure this is the right course of action for you and your family.

10 Questions to ask BEFORE renting your home

  1. How will you respond if your tenant says they can’t afford to pay the rent this month because of more pressing obligations? (This happens most often during holiday season and back-to-school time when families with children have extra expenses).
  2. Because of the economy, many homeowners cannot make their mortgage payment. What percentage of tenants do you think cannot afford to pay their rent?
  3. Have you interviewed experienced eviction attorneys in case a challenge does arise?
  4. Have you talked to your insurance company about a possible increase in premiums as liability is greater in a non-owner occupied home?
  5. Will you allow pets? Cats? Dogs? How big a dog?
  6. How will you actually collect the rent? By mail? In person?
  7. Repairs are part of being a landlord. Who will take tenant calls when necessary repairs come up?
  8. Do you have a list of craftspeople readily available to handle these repairs?
  9. How often will you do a physical inspection of the property?
  10. Will you alert your current neighbors that you are renting the house?

Bottom Line

Again, renting out residential real estate is historically a great investment. However, it is not without its challenges. Make sure you have decided to rent the house because you want to be an investor, not because you are hoping to get a few extra dollars by postponing a sale. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Should I Rent If I Can't Sell | The KCM Crew There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can get great rental income now and perhaps wait until house values increase even further before selling. This logic makes sense in some cases. There is a strong belief that residential real estate is a great investment right now. However, if you have no desire to actually become an educated investor in this sector, you may be headed for more trouble than you were looking for. Before renting your home, you should answer the following questions to make sure this is the right course of action for you and your family.

10 Questions to ask BEFORE renting your home

  1. How will you respond if your tenant says they can’t afford to pay the rent this month because of more pressing obligations? (This happens most often during holiday season and back-to-school time when families with children have extra expenses).
  2. Because of the economy, many homeowners cannot make their mortgage payment. What percentage of tenants do you think cannot afford to pay their rent?
  3. Have you interviewed experienced eviction attorneys in case a challenge does arise?
  4. Have you talked to your insurance company about a possible increase in premiums as liability is greater in a non-owner occupied home?
  5. Will you allow pets? Cats? Dogs? How big a dog?
  6. How will you actually collect the rent? By mail? In person?
  7. Repairs are part of being a landlord. Who will take tenant calls when necessary repairs come up?
  8. Do you have a list of craftspeople readily available to handle these repairs?
  9. How often will you do a physical inspection of the property?
  10. Will you alert your current neighbors that you are renting the house?

Bottom Line

Again, renting out residential real estate is historically a great investment. However, it is not without its challenges. Make sure you have decided to rent the house because you want to be an investor, not because you are hoping to get a few extra dollars by postponing a sale. [created_at] => 2014-06-10T06:00:33Z [description] => (English) There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to cons... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 60 [published_at] => 2014-06-10T10:00:33Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => should-i-rent-my-house-if-i-cant-sell-it-3 [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Should I Rent My House if I Can’t Sell It? [updated_at] => 2014-06-09T16:50:06Z [url] => /es/2014/06/10/should-i-rent-my-house-if-i-cant-sell-it-3/ )

(English) Should I Rent My House if I Can’t Sell It?

(English) There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to cons...
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Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a distinguished panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts. Their most recent report projects appreciation in home values over the next five years to be between 30.8% (most optimistic) and 9.4% (most pessimistic). The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.

2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Increasing

Although Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that interest rates for a 30-year mortgage have softened recently, most experts predict that they will begin to rise later this year. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Association of Realtors are in unison; projecting that rates will be up almost a full percentage point by the end of next year. An increase in rates will impact YOUR monthly mortgage payment. Your housing expense will be more a year from now if a mortgage is necessary to purchase your next home.

3. Either Way, You are Paying a Mortgage

As a recent paper from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University explains:
“Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not even accounting for more favorable tax treatment of owning, homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord plus a rate of return. That’s yet another reason owning often does—as Americans intuit—end up making more financial sense than renting.”

4. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

The ‘cost’ of a home is determined by two major components: the price of the home and the current mortgage rate. It appears that both are on the rise. But, what if they weren’t? Would you wait? Look at the actual reason you are buying and decide whether it is worth waiting. Whether you want to have a great place for your children to grow up, you want your family to be safer, or you just want to have control over renovations, maybe it is time to buy. If the right thing for you and your family is to purchase a home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Home Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a distinguished panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts. Their most recent report projects appreciation in home values over the next five years to be between 30.8% (most optimistic) and 9.4% (most pessimistic). The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate for years. Waiting no longer makes sense.

2. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Increasing

Although Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that interest rates for a 30-year mortgage have softened recently, most experts predict that they will begin to rise later this year. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the National Association of Realtors are in unison; projecting that rates will be up almost a full percentage point by the end of next year. An increase in rates will impact YOUR monthly mortgage payment. Your housing expense will be more a year from now if a mortgage is necessary to purchase your next home.

3. Either Way, You are Paying a Mortgage

As a recent paper from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University explains:
“Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not even accounting for more favorable tax treatment of owning, homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord plus a rate of return. That’s yet another reason owning often does—as Americans intuit—end up making more financial sense than renting.”

4. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

The ‘cost’ of a home is determined by two major components: the price of the home and the current mortgage rate. It appears that both are on the rise. But, what if they weren’t? Would you wait? Look at the actual reason you are buying and decide whether it is worth waiting. Whether you want to have a great place for your children to grow up, you want your family to be safer, or you just want to have control over renovations, maybe it is time to buy. If the right thing for you and your family is to purchase a home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings. [created_at] => 2014-06-09T06:00:00Z [description] => (English) Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a distinguished panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 59 [published_at] => 2014-06-09T10:00:00Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 4-reasons-to-buy-your-home-now [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) 4 Reasons to Buy YOUR HOME Now! [updated_at] => 2014-06-09T17:29:17Z [url] => /es/2014/06/09/4-reasons-to-buy-your-home-now/ )

(English) 4 Reasons to Buy YOUR HOME Now!

(English) Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a distinguished panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing...
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American consumers’ perception of the residential real estate market was revealed in a recent survey by Edelman Berland. They interviewed 2,500 Americans who are “in the market” to buy or sell a home. Respondents were between 25-64 years old with a household income of at least $50,000.

Here are the key findings of the survey:

BELIEF in the HOUSING MARKET

There is a strong belief among this segment of the population that the housing market is on the right track and that is committing almost 7 out of 10 to buy or sell a home this year. Millennials belief in real estate is actually higher than the overall population.
  • 77% of consumers (and 85% of Millennials) have a favorable view of housing
  • 79% of people (and 83% of Millennials) believe the housing market is on the right track
  • 69% of consumers said they are committed to buying or selling a home now

CHALLENGES

The extreme weather faced by much of the U.S. definitely delayed many real estate transactions. That pent-up demand is now being released causing price appreciation in many regions of the country. This rise in prices and the expected increase in interest rates is causing many purchasers to buy sooner than later.
  • The main reason (45%) people waited to make a real estate transaction is they were waiting for spring weather to arrive
  • 76% of consumers believe that pent-up demand will create even more competition for existing homes
  • 74% of consumers are most concerned about higher than expected prices when buying a home this spring
  • 83% of consumers are motivated to act sooner than later because they fear interest rates will increase

Other interesting findings from the survey (broken down by buyers and sellers):

Buyers

  • 80% of real estate consumers are more committed to buying
  • 78% of potential buyers said it will be easier to purchase a home this spring since “homeowners want to sell”
  • 72% are encouraged because “the economy is improving”
  • 46% of buyers said spring was a more favorable time to buy a home
  • 28% of buyers said summer was a more favorable time to buy a home (an 8% increase over last summer)

Sellers

  • 83% of real estate consumers are more committed to selling
  • 63% of sellers are buoyed this spring by the improving economy and their perception that buyers are motivated following the difficult winter

Bottom Line

The real estate market will continue to gain ground through the summer as more and more people realize this is a great time to move. And, the vast majority (88%) of those surveyed realized that hiring a real estate professional is important to their home buying or selling success. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Pent-Up Buyer & Seller Demand about to be Released? | The KCM Crew American consumers’ perception of the residential real estate market was revealed in a recent survey by Edelman Berland. They interviewed 2,500 Americans who are “in the market” to buy or sell a home. Respondents were between 25-64 years old with a household income of at least $50,000. Here are the key findings of the survey:

BELIEF in the HOUSING MARKET

There is a strong belief among this segment of the population that the housing market is on the right track and that is committing almost 7 out of 10 to buy or sell a home this year. Millennials belief in real estate is actually higher than the overall population.
  • 77% of consumers (and 85% of Millennials) have a favorable view of housing
  • 79% of people (and 83% of Millennials) believe the housing market is on the right track
  • 69% of consumers said they are committed to buying or selling a home now

CHALLENGES

The extreme weather faced by much of the U.S. definitely delayed many real estate transactions. That pent-up demand is now being released causing price appreciation in many regions of the country. This rise in prices and the expected increase in interest rates is causing many purchasers to buy sooner than later.
  • The main reason (45%) people waited to make a real estate transaction is they were waiting for spring weather to arrive
  • 76% of consumers believe that pent-up demand will create even more competition for existing homes
  • 74% of consumers are most concerned about higher than expected prices when buying a home this spring
  • 83% of consumers are motivated to act sooner than later because they fear interest rates will increase

Other interesting findings from the survey (broken down by buyers and sellers):

Buyers

  • 80% of real estate consumers are more committed to buying
  • 78% of potential buyers said it will be easier to purchase a home this spring since “homeowners want to sell”
  • 72% are encouraged because “the economy is improving”
  • 46% of buyers said spring was a more favorable time to buy a home
  • 28% of buyers said summer was a more favorable time to buy a home (an 8% increase over last summer)

Sellers

  • 83% of real estate consumers are more committed to selling
  • 63% of sellers are buoyed this spring by the improving economy and their perception that buyers are motivated following the difficult winter

Bottom Line

The real estate market will continue to gain ground through the summer as more and more people realize this is a great time to move. And, the vast majority (88%) of those surveyed realized that hiring a real estate professional is important to their home buying or selling success. [created_at] => 2014-06-04T06:00:31Z [description] => (English) American consumers’ perception of the residential real estate market was revealed in a recent survey by Edelman Berland. They interviewed 2,500 Americans who are “in the market” to buy or sell a home. Respondents were between 25-64 year... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 56 [published_at] => 2014-06-04T10:00:31Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => pent-up-buyer-seller-demand-about-to-be-released [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Pent-Up Buyer & Seller Demand about to be Released? [updated_at] => 2014-06-02T17:27:37Z [url] => /es/2014/06/04/pent-up-buyer-seller-demand-about-to-be-released/ )

(English) Pent-Up Buyer & Seller Demand about to be Released?

(English) American consumers’ perception of the residential real estate market was revealed in a recent survey by Edelman Berland. They interviewed 2,500 Americans who are “in the market” to buy or sell a home. Respondents were between 25-64 year...
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Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. Demand is Strong

There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel off dramatically in December, January and February, has begun to increase again over the last few months. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply is still under the historical number of 6 months’ supply. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen.  Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate in the low 4’s right now. Rates are projected to be over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market and pricing it so it sells. Perhaps, the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now | The KCM Crew Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. Demand is Strong

There is currently a pent-up demand of purchasers as many home buyers pushed off their search this past winter because of extreme weather. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers in the market, which feel off dramatically in December, January and February, has begun to increase again over the last few months. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply is still under the historical number of 6 months’ supply. This means that, in many markets, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A recent study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference). The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen.  Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate in the low 4’s right now. Rates are projected to be over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should? Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take back control of the situation by putting your home on the market and pricing it so it sells. Perhaps, the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important. [created_at] => 2014-06-02T06:00:08Z [description] => (English) Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to se... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 54 [published_at] => 2014-06-02T10:00:08Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 5-reasons-to-sell-now-3 [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) 5 Reasons to Sell Now [updated_at] => 2014-05-29T18:25:58Z [url] => /es/2014/06/02/5-reasons-to-sell-now-3/ )

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Many experts are currently discussing a variety of topics such as real estate as an investment, the movement on mortgage interest rates and reasons to buy now instead of waiting. It is important that we realize that this does not apply solely to the first time home buyer.

The opportunity that exists in real estate today is there for everyone.

However, the family that already owns a home might be thinking that, if they wait, their home could be worth more next year than it is now. And that may cause them to delay moving up to the home of their dreams thinking it makes good financial sense. Actually, the opposite is true. This is the best chance a family has to buy up into the home that makes sense for their family right now.

We must realize that whatever percentage of value we gain on our house will also be gained on our dream home.

Let’s assume your current home is worth $500,000. Your house will be worth $520,000 next year if prices rise by 4% over that time (a number projected by the Home Price Expectation Survey).

However, the $750,000 home you are hoping to move into will also appreciate by about that same 4%. That means next year it will be valued at $780,000. You wouldn’t make $20,000 by waiting. You would actually be losing $10,000 ($30,000 - $20,000).

And, you will pay a lower interest rate on the mortgage than you probably will next year.

Plug in the numbers that apply to your house and the home you are longing to buy and see what the bottom line turns out to be for you.

That is how wealth is built in this country - by purchasing real estate at the right time, at the right price and at the right terms.

Go out and find your family's dream house and buy it! Ten years from now, you will be glad you did!
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Many experts are currently discussing a variety of topics such as real estate as an investment, the movement on mortgage interest rates and reasons to buy now instead of waiting. It is important that we realize that this does not apply solely to the first time home buyer.

The opportunity that exists in real estate today is there for everyone.

However, the family that already owns a home might be thinking that, if they wait, their home could be worth more next year than it is now. And that may cause them to delay moving up to the home of their dreams thinking it makes good financial sense. Actually, the opposite is true. This is the best chance a family has to buy up into the home that makes sense for their family right now.

We must realize that whatever percentage of value we gain on our house will also be gained on our dream home.

Let’s assume your current home is worth $500,000. Your house will be worth $520,000 next year if prices rise by 4% over that time (a number projected by the Home Price Expectation Survey).

However, the $750,000 home you are hoping to move into will also appreciate by about that same 4%. That means next year it will be valued at $780,000. You wouldn’t make $20,000 by waiting. You would actually be losing $10,000 ($30,000 - $20,000).

And, you will pay a lower interest rate on the mortgage than you probably will next year.

Plug in the numbers that apply to your house and the home you are longing to buy and see what the bottom line turns out to be for you.

That is how wealth is built in this country - by purchasing real estate at the right time, at the right price and at the right terms.

Go out and find your family's dream house and buy it! Ten years from now, you will be glad you did!
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A recent study revealed that the number of existing home owners planning to buy a home this year is about to increase dramatically. Some are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. Another study shows that over 75% of these buyers will, in fact, be in that first category: a move-up buyer. We want to address this group of buyers in today’s blog post.

There is no way for us to predict the future but we can look at what happened over the last year. Let’s look at buyers that considered moving up last year but decided to wait instead.

Assume they had a home worth $300,000 and were looking at a home for $450,000 (putting 10% down they would get a mortgage of $405,000). By waiting, their house appreciated by approximately 10% over the last year (based on the Case Shiller Pricing Index). Their home could now sell for $330,000. That would mean an additional $30,000 in equity assuming they didn’t incur any expenses in selling the home.

But, the $450,000 home would now be worth $495,000. Adding the original 10% down payment ($45,000) to the additional equity ($30,000), they would now have a $75,000 down payment. That would still need a mortgage of $425,000.

Here is a table showing what additional monthly cost would be incurred by waiting:

Cost of Waiting Visual Members

According to the Home Price Expectation Survey, home prices are projected to appreciate by approximately 6% over the next eighteen months. Interest rates are also expected to rise by as much as another full percentage point in that same time period according to FreddieMac. If your family plans to move-up to a nicer or bigger home, it may make sense to move now rather than later.
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A recent study revealed that the number of existing home owners planning to buy a home this year is about to increase dramatically. Some are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. Another study shows that over 75% of these buyers will, in fact, be in that first category: a move-up buyer. We want to address this group of buyers in today’s blog post.

There is no way for us to predict the future but we can look at what happened over the last year. Let’s look at buyers that considered moving up last year but decided to wait instead.

Assume they had a home worth $300,000 and were looking at a home for $450,000 (putting 10% down they would get a mortgage of $405,000). By waiting, their house appreciated by approximately 10% over the last year (based on the Case Shiller Pricing Index). Their home could now sell for $330,000. That would mean an additional $30,000 in equity assuming they didn’t incur any expenses in selling the home.

But, the $450,000 home would now be worth $495,000. Adding the original 10% down payment ($45,000) to the additional equity ($30,000), they would now have a $75,000 down payment. That would still need a mortgage of $425,000.

Here is a table showing what additional monthly cost would be incurred by waiting:

Cost of Waiting Visual Members

According to the Home Price Expectation Survey, home prices are projected to appreciate by approximately 6% over the next eighteen months. Interest rates are also expected to rise by as much as another full percentage point in that same time period according to FreddieMac. If your family plans to move-up to a nicer or bigger home, it may make sense to move now rather than later.
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Justin DeCesare is back as our guest blogger today. Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate, one of the largest independently owned Brokerages in coastal San Diego. 



A recent article written by Kelley Holland of CNBC titled “Retirement trumps home ownership for millennials” references a National Endowment for Financial Education study that claims only 13% of Millennials see home ownership as a top priority.

Half of the same sample claimed retirement saving was their primary goal.

To me, as both a Millennial and a Real Estate Broker/CEO, the answers to this survey stem from the perception of what home ownership is.

The last decade, or the fail decade as it is known by MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, has wiped out countless sums of home equity. Even in the gains of the last two years, we are not back at the record highs of 2005 and 2006.

The correlation here is that this decline in home prices is when Millennials have come of age. We have grown up in a time when people began treating home ownership like they would a swing trade. It became the same as renting, but with the possibility for a quick return. Pride of ownership left the picture and Real Estate was turned into another get rich quick scheme.

The free-market economics of the Real Estate Market took over when the bubble was too full, and for most of the average Millennials adult life they have heard nothing but Real Estate negativity in the media.

As the market rebounds, and the understanding that home ownership provides for long term wealth takes over the perception of how retirement savings can be made, I am sure future results of this study will change.

1994 was 20 years ago.

Go back in the public records (or your MLS if it reaches two decades ago) and find some homes that were sold and have remained with one owner since. Even considering the plummeting values of the late 2000s, the home values and retirement savings are still there. As Agents and Brokers, it is our duty to help our clients and not simply act as a salesman. My suggestion to you is that as you are breaking down the monthly payments of your young clients’ mortgage, help them see how the home itself is more than a dwelling and how it will play into the diversity of their retirement plans. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Justin DeCesare is back as our guest blogger today. Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate, one of the largest independently owned Brokerages in coastal San Diego.  A recent article written by Kelley Holland of CNBC titled “Retirement trumps home ownership for millennials” references a National Endowment for Financial Education study that claims only 13% of Millennials see home ownership as a top priority. Half of the same sample claimed retirement saving was their primary goal. To me, as both a Millennial and a Real Estate Broker/CEO, the answers to this survey stem from the perception of what home ownership is. The last decade, or the fail decade as it is known by MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, has wiped out countless sums of home equity. Even in the gains of the last two years, we are not back at the record highs of 2005 and 2006. The correlation here is that this decline in home prices is when Millennials have come of age. We have grown up in a time when people began treating home ownership like they would a swing trade. It became the same as renting, but with the possibility for a quick return. Pride of ownership left the picture and Real Estate was turned into another get rich quick scheme. The free-market economics of the Real Estate Market took over when the bubble was too full, and for most of the average Millennials adult life they have heard nothing but Real Estate negativity in the media. As the market rebounds, and the understanding that home ownership provides for long term wealth takes over the perception of how retirement savings can be made, I am sure future results of this study will change.

1994 was 20 years ago.

Go back in the public records (or your MLS if it reaches two decades ago) and find some homes that were sold and have remained with one owner since. Even considering the plummeting values of the late 2000s, the home values and retirement savings are still there. As Agents and Brokers, it is our duty to help our clients and not simply act as a salesman. My suggestion to you is that as you are breaking down the monthly payments of your young clients’ mortgage, help them see how the home itself is more than a dwelling and how it will play into the diversity of their retirement plans. [created_at] => 2014-05-22T06:00:47Z [description] => (English) Justin DeCesare is back as our guest blogger today. Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate, one of the largest independently owned Brokerages in coastal San Diego.  A recent article written by Kelley Holland of C... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 47 [published_at] => 2014-05-22T10:00:47Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => millennials-diversify-with-housing [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Millennials: Diversify with Housing [updated_at] => 2014-05-20T14:53:57Z [url] => /es/2014/05/22/millennials-diversify-with-housing/ )

(English) Millennials: Diversify with Housing

(English) Justin DeCesare is back as our guest blogger today. Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate, one of the largest independently owned Brokerages in coastal San Diego.  A recent article written by Kelley Holland of C...
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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) Home-Price-Expectation-275Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why  the Home Price Expectation Survey is a great barometer. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where prices are headed over the next five years. They then average the projections of all 100+ experts into a single number.

The results of their latest survey
  • Home values will appreciate by 4.4% in 2014.
  • The cumulative appreciation will be 19.5% by 2018.
  • That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.6% over the next 5 years.
  • Even the experts making up the most bearish quartile of the survey still are projecting a cumulative appreciation of 9.4% by 2018.
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  • Home values will appreciate by 4.4% in 2014.
  • The cumulative appreciation will be 19.5% by 2018.
  • That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.6% over the next 5 years.
  • Even the experts making up the most bearish quartile of the survey still are projecting a cumulative appreciation of 9.4% by 2018.
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(English) Future House Prices: A Look into the Crystal Ball

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    [agents_bottom_line] => (English) 5 GoldWhether you are buying or selling a home, you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you toward your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and Internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.

The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner haven’t changed, but rather have been strengthened in recent months due to rising interest rates & home prices as the market recovers.

1. What do you do with all this paperwork?

Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true Real Estate Professional is an expert in their market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality.

2. Ok, so you found your dream house, now what?

According to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, there are over 230 possible actions that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, who knows what these actions are to make sure that you acquire your dream?

3. Are you a good negotiator?

So maybe you’re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. However, after looking at the list of parties that you need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll realize the value in selecting a Real Estate Professional. From the buyer (who wants the best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people that you will have to be knowledgeable with and answer to, during the process.

4. What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?

Not only is it important for your home to be priced correctly from the start, to attract the right buyers and shorten the time that it’s on the market, but you also need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home, to give you the truth as to your home’s value. According to the National Association of REALTORS, “the typical FSBO home sold for $184,000 compared to $230,000 among agent-assisted home sales.” Get the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional.

5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market?

There is so much information out there on the news and the Internet about home sales, prices, mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to, to tell you how to competitively price your home correctly at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a low-ball offer? “When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.” – Dave Ramsey Hiring an agent who has their finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying/selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.

Bottom Line:

You wouldn’t hike up Kilimanjaro without a Sherpa, or replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic, why would you make one of your most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a Real Estate Professional? [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) [1] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 6 [name] => Para los vendedores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => sellers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) 5 GoldWhether you are buying or selling a home, you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you toward your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and Internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real Estate Professional in your corner haven’t changed, but rather have been strengthened in recent months due to rising interest rates & home prices as the market recovers.

1. What do you do with all this paperwork?

Each state has different regulations regarding the contracts required for a successful sale, and these regulations are constantly changing. A true Real Estate Professional is an expert in their market and can guide you through the stacks of paperwork necessary to make your dream a reality.

2. Ok, so you found your dream house, now what?

According to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association, there are over 230 possible actions that need to take place during every successful real estate transaction. Don’t you want someone who has been there before, who knows what these actions are to make sure that you acquire your dream?

3. Are you a good negotiator?

So maybe you’re not convinced that you need an agent to sell your home. However, after looking at the list of parties that you need to be prepared to negotiate with, you’ll realize the value in selecting a Real Estate Professional. From the buyer (who wants the best deal possible), to the home inspection companies, to the appraiser, there are at least 11 different people that you will have to be knowledgeable with and answer to, during the process.

4. What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?

Not only is it important for your home to be priced correctly from the start, to attract the right buyers and shorten the time that it’s on the market, but you also need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home, to give you the truth as to your home’s value. According to the National Association of REALTORS, “the typical FSBO home sold for $184,000 compared to $230,000 among agent-assisted home sales.” Get the most out of your transaction by hiring a professional.

5. Do you know what’s really going on in the market?

There is so much information out there on the news and the Internet about home sales, prices, mortgage rates; how do you know what’s going on specifically in your area? Who do you turn to, to tell you how to competitively price your home correctly at the beginning of the selling process? How do you know what to offer on your dream home without paying too much, or offending the seller with a low-ball offer? “When getting help with money, whether it’s insurance, real estate or investments, you should always look for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.” – Dave Ramsey Hiring an agent who has their finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying/selling experience an educated one. You need someone who is going to tell you the truth, not just what they think you want to hear.

Bottom Line:

You wouldn’t hike up Kilimanjaro without a Sherpa, or replace the engine in your car without a trusted mechanic, why would you make one of your most important financial decisions of your life without hiring a Real Estate Professional? [created_at] => 2014-05-14T06:00:55Z [description] => (English) Whether you are buying or selling a home, you need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you toward your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and Internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Own... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 41 [published_at] => 2014-05-14T10:00:55Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => 5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-professional-3 [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional [updated_at] => 2014-05-14T18:40:07Z [url] => /es/2014/05/14/5-reasons-to-hire-a-real-estate-professional-3/ )

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I have been a subscriber to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for as long as I can remember. In my opinion, it is the single greatest source of financial information and insights available. I don’t always agree with their analysis but I always respect their position.

However, in an article this past weekend, The New Math of Renting vs. Buying, they flat out got it wrong. Below are a few excerpts from the article and the reason why I believe the analysis to be incorrect.

The Cost of Renting is Lower than the Cost of Owning

In the article, they discuss that homeownership is more expensive than renting in many large metropolitan areas. "The monthly cost of renting was lower than buying in 20 large metropolitan areas at the end of last year, the most recent period for which data are available, according to figures provided exclusively to The Wall Street Journal by Deutsche Bank. That is up from 15 large metropolitan areas a year earlier.” The challenge is that more recent data from two very reliable sources has shown that not to be the case. Among the 35 largest metro areas analyzed by Zillow in the first quarter, every metro showed it would be cheaper to buy than rent if you plan to live in the home for at least 4.2 years. According to a study by Trulia: “Homeownership remains cheaper than renting nationally and in all of the 100 largest metro areas. Rising mortgage rates and home prices have narrowed the gap over the past year, though rates have recently dropped and price gains are slowing. Now, at a 30-year fixed rate of 4.5%, buying is 38% cheaper than renting nationally.” (emphasis added)

Renters Don’t Have All the Expenses of Homeowners

The article goes on to explain that as a renter you have many less expenses than you would have as a homeowner: "Renters, for example, don't pay property taxes, homeowner's insurance and, in most cases, maintenance costs. These expenses can cost homeowners about 3% of the price of their home annually, experts say. While those costs can be folded into monthly rent, apartment renters often pay a smaller share as landlords spread the costs among many tenants, says Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, director of the Center for Real Estate Finance Research at New York University. If a window breaks or the toilet plugs up, your landlord—not you—pays for the repairs." Don’t kid yourself – the landlord does not pay the taxes nor pay for repairs. The tenant does. It is incorporated in the rent. It is true, if it is an apartment building, that the property taxes are shared by all tenants. However, realize that the amount of property taxes for an apartment building with “many tenants” will be far greater than a single family residence. We think this situation is best explained by Eric Belsky, Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University, in his paper on homeownership - The Dream Lives On: the Future of Homeownership in America: “Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not even accounting for more favorable tax treatment of owning, homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord plus a rate of return. That’s yet another reason owning often does—as Americans intuit—end up making more financial sense than renting.” (emphasis is mine)

Investing the Difference in Payments Will Net a Renter More Money

The WSJ article claims that, if a renter invests the difference between their rent payment and a potential mortgage payment had they purchased, they would be better off financially in the long run. "Renters don't end up with a valuable asset, as buyers do when they pay off a mortgage. But renters might be able to make more money by investing the monthly savings, as well as the cash they would otherwise use for a down payment, he says." They go on to explain their reasoning as follows: "The value of the average single-family home increased by 3.6% a year in the three decades through 2013, compounded annually, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. By contrast, the compound annual return on the S&P 500 over that period was 11.1%, according to Chicago-based investment-research firm Morningstar." As to the idea that the return on investment would be greater by investing in the stock market rather than purchase a home, I think the article in the WSJ forgot that housing is a leveraged investment. Belsky, in his paper, explains: “Few households are interested in borrowing money to buy stocks and bonds and few lenders are willing to lend them the money. As a result, homeownership allows households to amplify any appreciation on the value of their homes by a leverage factor. Even a hefty 20 percent down payment results in a leverage factor of five so that every percentage point rise in the value of the home is a 5 percent return on their equity. With many buyers putting 10 percent or less down, their leverage factor is 10 or more.” That 3.6% average annual appreciation is really an 18% return on cash to a home buyer putting down 20%. They also assume the renter will save any difference in housing expense. However, that does not happen in reality. In their ongoing research for their paper, Beer and Cookies Impact on Homeowners’ Wealth Accumulation, Eli Beracha and Ken H. Johnson reveal that homeownership creates a ‘forced savings’ plan: “It appears that homeownership creates extra wealth mainly through its ability to force owners to save rather than through property appreciation. Thus, homeownership appears to be a self-imposed savings plan, which through time leads to greater wealth accumulation as compared to comparable renters. In short, buying a home makes Americans save.” And Belsky from Harvard agrees: “Since many people have trouble saving and have to make a housing payment one way or the other, owning a home can overcome people’s tendency to defer savings to another day.” To further make this point, we can look at a study by the Federal Reserve which showed that the net worth of a homeowner ($174,500) is 30 times greater than that of renter ($5,100).

Bottom Line

Looking at financial advantages of homeownership from every angle still reveals that it is a much better investment than renting. [assets] => Array ( ) [can_share] => no [categories] => Array ( [0] => stdClass Object ( [category_type] => standard [children] => [created_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [id] => 5 [name] => Para los compradores [parent] => [parent_id] => [published_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z [slug] => buyers [status] => public [translations] => stdClass Object ( ) [updated_at] => 2019-06-03T18:18:43Z ) ) [content_type] => blog [contents] => (English) Today's post is written by Steve Harney of Keeping Current Matters.smug I have been a subscriber to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for as long as I can remember. In my opinion, it is the single greatest source of financial information and insights available. I don’t always agree with their analysis but I always respect their position. However, in an article this past weekend, The New Math of Renting vs. Buying, they flat out got it wrong. Below are a few excerpts from the article and the reason why I believe the analysis to be incorrect.

The Cost of Renting is Lower than the Cost of Owning

In the article, they discuss that homeownership is more expensive than renting in many large metropolitan areas. "The monthly cost of renting was lower than buying in 20 large metropolitan areas at the end of last year, the most recent period for which data are available, according to figures provided exclusively to The Wall Street Journal by Deutsche Bank. That is up from 15 large metropolitan areas a year earlier.” The challenge is that more recent data from two very reliable sources has shown that not to be the case. Among the 35 largest metro areas analyzed by Zillow in the first quarter, every metro showed it would be cheaper to buy than rent if you plan to live in the home for at least 4.2 years. According to a study by Trulia: “Homeownership remains cheaper than renting nationally and in all of the 100 largest metro areas. Rising mortgage rates and home prices have narrowed the gap over the past year, though rates have recently dropped and price gains are slowing. Now, at a 30-year fixed rate of 4.5%, buying is 38% cheaper than renting nationally.” (emphasis added)

Renters Don’t Have All the Expenses of Homeowners

The article goes on to explain that as a renter you have many less expenses than you would have as a homeowner: "Renters, for example, don't pay property taxes, homeowner's insurance and, in most cases, maintenance costs. These expenses can cost homeowners about 3% of the price of their home annually, experts say. While those costs can be folded into monthly rent, apartment renters often pay a smaller share as landlords spread the costs among many tenants, says Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, director of the Center for Real Estate Finance Research at New York University. If a window breaks or the toilet plugs up, your landlord—not you—pays for the repairs." Don’t kid yourself – the landlord does not pay the taxes nor pay for repairs. The tenant does. It is incorporated in the rent. It is true, if it is an apartment building, that the property taxes are shared by all tenants. However, realize that the amount of property taxes for an apartment building with “many tenants” will be far greater than a single family residence. We think this situation is best explained by Eric Belsky, Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University, in his paper on homeownership - The Dream Lives On: the Future of Homeownership in America: “Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not even accounting for more favorable tax treatment of owning, homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord plus a rate of return. That’s yet another reason owning often does—as Americans intuit—end up making more financial sense than renting.” (emphasis is mine)

Investing the Difference in Payments Will Net a Renter More Money

The WSJ article claims that, if a renter invests the difference between their rent payment and a potential mortgage payment had they purchased, they would be better off financially in the long run. "Renters don't end up with a valuable asset, as buyers do when they pay off a mortgage. But renters might be able to make more money by investing the monthly savings, as well as the cash they would otherwise use for a down payment, he says." They go on to explain their reasoning as follows: "The value of the average single-family home increased by 3.6% a year in the three decades through 2013, compounded annually, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. By contrast, the compound annual return on the S&P 500 over that period was 11.1%, according to Chicago-based investment-research firm Morningstar." As to the idea that the return on investment would be greater by investing in the stock market rather than purchase a home, I think the article in the WSJ forgot that housing is a leveraged investment. Belsky, in his paper, explains: “Few households are interested in borrowing money to buy stocks and bonds and few lenders are willing to lend them the money. As a result, homeownership allows households to amplify any appreciation on the value of their homes by a leverage factor. Even a hefty 20 percent down payment results in a leverage factor of five so that every percentage point rise in the value of the home is a 5 percent return on their equity. With many buyers putting 10 percent or less down, their leverage factor is 10 or more.” That 3.6% average annual appreciation is really an 18% return on cash to a home buyer putting down 20%. They also assume the renter will save any difference in housing expense. However, that does not happen in reality. In their ongoing research for their paper, Beer and Cookies Impact on Homeowners’ Wealth Accumulation, Eli Beracha and Ken H. Johnson reveal that homeownership creates a ‘forced savings’ plan: “It appears that homeownership creates extra wealth mainly through its ability to force owners to save rather than through property appreciation. Thus, homeownership appears to be a self-imposed savings plan, which through time leads to greater wealth accumulation as compared to comparable renters. In short, buying a home makes Americans save.” And Belsky from Harvard agrees: “Since many people have trouble saving and have to make a housing payment one way or the other, owning a home can overcome people’s tendency to defer savings to another day.” To further make this point, we can look at a study by the Federal Reserve which showed that the net worth of a homeowner ($174,500) is 30 times greater than that of renter ($5,100).

Bottom Line

Looking at financial advantages of homeownership from every angle still reveals that it is a much better investment than renting. [created_at] => 2014-05-06T06:00:55Z [description] => (English) Today's post is written by Steve Harney of Keeping Current Matters. I have been a subscriber to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for as long as I can remember. In my opinion, it is the single greatest source of financial information and ins... [expired_at] => [featured_image] => https:/// [id] => 35 [published_at] => 2014-05-06T10:00:55Z [related] => Array ( ) [slug] => homeownership-this-time-the-wall-street-journal-got-it-wrong [status] => published [tags] => Array ( ) [title] => (English) Homeownership: This Time the Wall Street Journal Got it Wrong [updated_at] => 2014-05-06T14:26:33Z [url] => /es/2014/05/06/homeownership-this-time-the-wall-street-journal-got-it-wrong/ )

(English) Homeownership: This Time the Wall Street Journal Got it Wrong

(English) Today's post is written by Steve Harney of Keeping Current Matters. I have been a subscriber to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for as long as I can remember. In my opinion, it is the single greatest source of financial information and ins...