by Jim Crowder | Dec 1, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, mortgage rates hovered around 4% last week. The national average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage came in at 3.97% falling slightly from the previous week. The national 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage and the...
by Jim Crowder | Nov 28, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to the National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Market Index, single-family builder confidence among the senior housing development market increased over the last year. During the third quarter of this year, the index rose to 59. On the scale, a...
by Jim Crowder | Nov 26, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
Much of the United States has already experienced its first snow of the season, whether it was a dusting in Des Moines or 80 inches in Buffalo. If you have not yet prepared for winter weather, now is the time to do so. A few things you can do to make sure you are safe...
by Jim Crowder | Nov 25, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to research, only 36% of homeowners are under the age of 35; this may be a direct result of student loans, no credit history, lack of commitment, and the desire to live in large cities where real estate is costly. There are some valuable resources available...
by Jim Crowder | Nov 24, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
According to Zillow’s Real Estate Markets report, home sales inventory continued to grow during the month of October. The data suggests that higher-priced home sales inventory has experienced a larger increase than lower and mid-level priced homes. Experts...
by Jim Crowder | Nov 21, 2014 | HOUSING MARKET
The holidays are right around the corner, and many people are preparing to decorate their homes, some elaborately so. While this can be fun for the whole family, it’s important to keep everyone safe. A few precautionary measures to take this holiday season are:...
