Is Qualifying for a Mortgage Getting Easier?

Following article courtesy of Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet Is Qualifying for a Mortgage Getting Easier?   There has been a lot of talk about how difficult it is to get a home mortgage in today’s lending environment.  However, three recent reports have revealed that lending standards are beginning...

Buying a Home with as Little as 3-5% Down Payment

It was again recently reported that the misconception remains that many buyers have great confusion regarding the down payment necessary to purchase a home.  Multiple studies reveal that 40-50% of Americans believe you need between 15-20% of a down payment to be eligible to purchase a...

FOUR REASONS TO BUY BEFORE WINTER

Special thank you to Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet! Four Reasons to Buy Before Winter   It's that time of year, the seasons are changing and with them bring thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence...

Buying A Home: The Cost of Waiting

Following Article Courtesy of Brian Bolier of Coldwell Banker Burnet   Buying A Home: The Cost of Waiting       Whether you are a first time buyer or a move-up buyer, you should look at the projections housing experts are making in two major areas: home prices and mortgage rates.   PRICES Over...

Future House Prices: A Look in the Crystal Ball

Courtesy of Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet   Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed.  That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey.  Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment...

MOVING UP?? DO It NOW!!

  Courtesy of Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet A recent study revealed that the number of existing home owners planning to buy a home this year is about to increase dramatically. Some are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. Another study shows that...

Five Reasons to Sell Now.

Five Reasons to Sell Now   Article courtesy of Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet   Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there...

Courtesy of Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet Some industry gurus are questioning whether the housing momentum we saw early in 2013 began to dissipate later in the year. The more dramatic have claimed the housing sector is still on shaky ground. Others have blamed the slowdown in...

9 Ways Real Estate Will Change This Year

Courtesy of Minnesota Association of Realtors I came across this really interesting slide show on the Minnesota Association of Realtors Facebook page and wanted to share it! 9 Ways Real Estate Will Change This Year Have a great day! order steroids...

IS NOW THE BEST TIME TO BUY?

Article courtesy of Brian Bolier, Coldwell Banker Burnet. Reasons to Buy a Home Now Instead of Spring Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five...