Ray MartinMay 7, 20211 minHome Prices Increase 11.3% Year-Over-Year!High demand and low inventory has driven home prices up across the US. But how much, exactly, have home values increased over the past...
Ray MartinMay 7, 20212 minWhy Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune!Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now is the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to...
Ray MartinMay 7, 20211 minThe Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval!Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history,...
Ray MartinMay 7, 20211 minAre Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful Buyers to enter the housing market. However,...
Ray MartinMay 7, 20212 minAmericans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable!Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a...
Ray MartinMay 1, 20211 min2021 Home-Buying Insights From Mortgage Lenders!The majority of Buyers purchase their home using a mortgage. So, what do mortgage lenders want Buyers to know about buying a...
Ray MartinMay 1, 20211 minShould I Buy Now or Wait?If you are thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you will save some money, think again. Mortgage interest...
Ray MartinMay 1, 20211 minIs Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we...
Ray MartinMay 1, 20213 minPatience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year!The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We are in the ultimate Sellers’ Market, which...