Archive for February 2016

There are plenty of reasons people love to list their homes in spring. The season heralds change and new beginnings for many people. The weather starts to motivate us, as the sun is shining, the snow is melting, and buyers, often armed with tax refunds, are coming out of hibernation hungry for a home. It…

A relatively strong job market means more people are earning a steady income. Typically that translates into more opportunities for homeownership and better access to mortgage credit. If you are considering investing in a home this year, you’re not alone in your real estate ambitions. A recent National Association of Realtors® survey showed that 94…

Now that you’ve had almost a month to think about it, have you set your resolutions for the new year? If they don’t yet include real estate, you might consider how home ownership could be your smartest investment in 2016. According the 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey from the National Association of Realtors®, a strong…