by Gary Wilson | Feb 7, 2018 | Real Estate Investment
Buying a house is supposed to be the American dream, but it can turn into a nightmare for buyers who go into the process with unrealistic expectations and insufficient information. “The process of buying a home [can be] excruciating,” says Craig Evans, an...
by Gary Wilson | Feb 6, 2018 | Property Selling
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in 2018 – or find the perfect rental – it helps to know what you’re up against. Experts say timing will be paramount for homebuyers in the coming months, while sellers will likely have an easier time making a...
by Gary Wilson | Feb 5, 2018 | Real Estate
Total mortgage application volume barely moved as interest rates rose. Mortgage applications rose 0.7 percent last week from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association says. Application volume was 5 percent higher than one year ago. The first week in February...
by Gary Wilson | Feb 2, 2018 | Property Selling
The supply crisis is hitting housing hard, as strong demand quickly eats up what few listings there are. Home shoppers signed 0.5 percent more contracts to buy existing homes in December compared with November, according to the National Association of Realtors. The...
by Gary Wilson | Feb 1, 2018 | Home Remodeling
Remodeling spending is expected to approach $340 billion in 2018, a 7.5 percent increase over last year, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. More homeowners may be remodeling, but those that do high-end projects are seeing less value in...
