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Case-Shiller: June Home Prices Rise as Affordability Crisis Grows

August 26, 2020 by Rilian Ball

According to the National Case-Shiller Home Price Index for June, U.S. home prices rose 4.30 percent year-over-year, which was unchanged from May’s year-over-year home price growth rate. Home prices are expected to continue growing through 2020 as businesses reopen and COVID-19 restrictions ease. Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index for May showed Phoenix, Arizona held the top spot with 9.00 percent year-over-year growth; Seattle, Washington followed with 650 percent growth in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Corona virus, Home Supply

From Big to Small: How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller, More Efficient Home

August 25, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you're moving from a large home into a smaller house or condo, you're probably looking forward to enjoying a lower utility bill and not having to do as much cleaning. But before you move, you'll want to take certain precautions to ensure that you're not overwhelmed. A smaller home won't have as much room for your belongings, which means you may need to get creative. Here's how you can downsize without losing your mind. Decide What You're Going To Keep Before you do anything else, choose which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Downsizing, Moving Tips, Selling a Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Indices, and sales of previously-owned homes. Readings on housing starts and building permits issued were released. Weekly reports on mortgage rates, new and continuing jobless claims were also published. NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Rises in August The National Association of Home Builders reported that builder confidence in housing market conditions rose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims

Tips For Deciding The Value Of A Home

August 21, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Homes are more than just a building. They are filled with memories of children taking their first steps, holidays that were celebrated with family members and friends, and Super Bowl parties filled with smiles and cheers. These memories are priceless; however, people cannot let emotions cloud their judgment when they are trying to sell a house. Instead, it is important to focus on the building. There are a few tips that everyone should follow as they try to figure out how much their home is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips, Real Estate Tagged With: Home Value, Mortgage Tips, Pricing Your Home

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