The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be stepping back from their belief in homeownership. The national homeownership rate (Americans who owned vs. rented their primary residence) ... » Learn More about Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down
Archives for August 2019
Four Rules for Foreigners Buying Property in the U.S.A.
Foreigners buying property in the U.S.A. is becoming more and more common. If you are a foreigner yourself and you want to own property, we have some rules and tips for you that will make buying property in the U.S.A. much easier. 1. Buy property in smaller towns The first rule and perhaps the ... » Learn More about Four Rules for Foreigners Buying Property in the U.S.A.
Do You Know Your Credit Score?
Many people assume their credit score is too low to qualify to purchase a home. In reality, 84% of Americans have a credit score that would allow them to become homeowners.! If you'd like to find out more about what your credit score really means, let's get together to chat about the opportunities. ... » Learn More about Do You Know Your Credit Score?
Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell
There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely to drive the greatest return on your largest investment. Home values have been appreciating for several years now, growing at a strong, ... » Learn More about Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell
How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?
Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment assistance. Let’s tackle these two today. 1. How much do you ... » Learn More about How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?