We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief Economist for CoreLogic “We see the cooldown flattening or even reversing course in the coming months and expect the Continue Reading
American Confidence in Housing at an All-Time High
Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. Therefore, the HPSI reflects consumers’ current views and forward-looking expectations of housing Continue Reading
9 Pricing Mistakes – Price to Sell, Not to Keep!
Picking the wrong asking price for your home can cost you a lot of money. Here are nine don’ts when coming up with your number: DON’T ASSUME YOUR HOUSE IS WORTH THE SAME AS YOUR NEIGHBOR’S Your neighbor’s home sold recently, but it has a pool, an updated kitchen, and a cracked foundation. Your house doesn’t have a pool, doesn’t have a cracked foundation, and has an extra floor. Continue Reading
Hooray for Homeowners!
The Benefits of Growing Equity in Your Home Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a slower pace. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising home prices is the positive impact they have on home equity. Let’s break down three ways this is a win for homeowners. 1. Move-Up Continue Reading
Are Older Generations Really Not Selling?
Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving. The 2019 Home Buyers & Sellers Generational Trend Report by NAR clarifies this point! NAR’s findings show that Baby Boomers (43%) and the Silent Generation (12%) made up 56% of Continue Reading
Keep Your Home Cooler Without Turning Down The Thermosta
Tips To Keep Your Home Cooler The typical U.S. household “loses” up to 30% of its annual heating and a cooling bill to energy inefficiencies, according to ENERGY STAR®. The good news is that there are dozens of ways to help your home perform better. As the calendar turns to June, and as temperatures warm in Texas and nationwide, implement even one of the following cost-saving moves and you Continue Reading
Think Safety
What’s the First Thing You Should Do After A Home Purchase? Think Safety! Getting the keys to your new home should be a reminder: IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE LOCKS! Remember to handle the most basic safety precaution for your new home. When people buy homes, there’s a tendency to think “Big Picture” on home improvements. Flooring, painting, and furniture are common “just-moved-in” Continue Reading
How to Seal a Granite Countertop
Among North Texas homeowners, granite countertops remain a popular kitchen and bathroom finishing choice. Granite boasts a combination of natural beauty and durability that’s unmatched among most commercial options. But different from many other countertops choices, granite is a natural material; mined from the Earth. It is porous and highly absorbent. Protect your granite. To protect the Continue Reading
Texas Ranks 2nd for Incoming Residents
For the fifth year in a row, Texas gained over half-a-million new residents in 2017, according to the Texas Relocation Report released today by Texas REALTORS®. This places Texas second among states for relocation activity. Over half of the new residents came from outside the US. Texas was third in the nation for residents moving out of state. Texas has a net increase Continue Reading
Tips For Maximizing Your Home’s Appraised Value
Tips For Maximizing Your Home’s Appraised Value If you’re getting a home appraisal, there are several things you can do to maximize the final home appraised value. And it’s not that tough. A home appraisal is an independent opinion of your home’s value, performed by a licensed home appraiser. Appraisals are part of the traditional home purchase process, and lenders require them for most Continue Reading
