The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market

Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009.

Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009.
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind.
Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision.
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and lifestyle. In fact,…
Searching for town homes and row homes can be confusing to buyers with FHA or other low down payment mortgages Low down payment buyers are often surprised to learn that a condominium might not be a good fit for their loan program. Single family homes are not always affordable in areas where buyers are looking,…
Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have been much tighter…