17.8M Homes Are Now Considered ‘Equity-Rich’
A home being equity-rich means that the combined estimated amount of loans secured by the property is 50% or less of the estimated market value. In short, it means homeowners […]
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3 Pandemic-Fueled Housing Trends to Watch
Since the pandemic began last spring, surveys by the National Association of REALTORS® of its members have consistently identified bidding wars, an uptick in first-time home buyers, and the increasing […]
Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for January – Carrollton / Farmer Branch
There is not much to choose from in this market! Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for January – Carrollton / Farmer Branch Home sales were only up 1% but pending […]
Mortgage demand drops as interest rates hit a three-month high
Homebuyers are also pulling back, but less because of rising mortgage rates and more because of low supply and overheating home prices. Mortgage demand drops as interest rates hit a […]
First-Time Home Buyers Find a Tough Market—Here’s What’s Different This Year
Amid a historic shortage of properties for sale, the result has been bidding wars and record-high prices. It’s enough to make a first-time buyer‘s head spin. First-Time Home Buyers Find a […]
Outside Living Trends: More Privacy, Backyard Offices
Homeowners and house hunters are looking to maximize outdoor space while sheltering at home Outside Living Trends: More Privacy, Backyard Offices #mariesellsdallas #Backyard #Pato
We Bought a House Sight Unseen-and It Turned Out To Be a Total Nightmare
This is REALLY a bad idea! We Bought a House Sight Unseen-and It Turned Out To Be a Total Nightmare mariesellsdallas #realestate #homesforsale
Home Sellers in 2020 Averaged $69K in Equity
Demand remained strong as people who could afford the space and relative safety of single-family homes did just that, aided by super-low mortgage rates and a strong stock market. But […]
Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for December – Celina, TX
Large price increase in December Dallas Area Residential Sales Report for December – Celina, TX Home sales were off 3% but this looks like just some delayed closings because pending […]
Mortgage refinancing suddenly surges, but homebuyers stall due to sticker shock
Buyers were less impressed by the drop in rates and likely more frustrated by overheated home prices and a record-low supply of homes for sale. Mortgage refinancing suddenly surges, but […]
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