Rebecca Austin

02/02/2018

02/08/2017

It's a lovely day to tour model homes. Zoom into this view!

07/22/2016

Some Highlights:

* Interest Rates are still below historic numbers.
* 88% of property managers raised their rent in the last 12 months!
* Credit score requirements to be approved for a mortgage continue to fall.

07/21/2016

According to a Merrill Lynch study, “an estimated 4.2 million retirees moved into a new home last year alone.” Two-thirds of retirees say that they are likely to move at least once during retirement.

07/20/2016

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released by the Labor Department last week. An analysis by Market Watch revealed the cost of rent was 3.8% higher than a year ago for the second straight month in June. That’s the strongest yearly price gain since 2007.

07/19/2016

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400).

07/18/2016

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market.

07/15/2016

Some Highlights:

* The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
* Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 4.6% by next year.
* CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by…

07/14/2016

Wondering why home builders aren't building more affordably priced homes? Hint: It costs more for permits and regulation costs in California than it costs to build a 2500 sq foot home in Texas!

Diana Olick explains how an increasing amount of regulations are affecting first-time home buyers.

07/14/2016

Whether you are considering the purchase of your first home or trading up to the home your family frequently fantasizes about, there are three crucial questions you must know the answer to:

07/13/2016

The widespread myth that perfect credit and large down payments are necessary to buy a home are holding many potential home buyers on the sidelines. According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Report, the average FICO score for all closed loans in May was 724, far lower than the 750 or 800 that…

07/12/2016

The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans prefer owning their own home instead of renting are: