Americans cashing out as home equity hits record $9.1 trillion
Rise in home values may also help borrowers who decided to put their mortgage payments on hold during the pandemicRising home prices means Americans hold an all-time high $9.1 trillion in tappable home equity, which they’re starting to cash out at levels not seen since since the 2007 housing ...
How to explain the value of a buyer's agent to clients
Don't neglect to explain how valuable local knowledge can be, along with the importance of representation and being a fiduciaryAgents that have been selling real estate for more than a couple of weeks frequently get calls or emails or have conversations with buyers that go something like ...
Homebuyers just got more good news
The U.S. housing market—which has been on an absolute tear this year—is losing some of its exuberance.New data from realtor.com shows that the number of homes available for sale inched up 5.7% in August. That follows 8.8% and 10.4% inventory gains, respectively, in June and July. ...
10 myths agents wish their clients didn't believe
When clients latch onto 'facts' they’ve heard, it can be especially frustrating for agents to detangle, debug and find the way forward. Here's how to combat today's biggest myths BY CARA AMEEROne of the most frustrating things for an agent is trying to get clients to understand the ...
US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA
The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to Federal Housing Finance Agency data. Prices were up 17.4% year over yearBY LILLIAN DICKERSONU.S. home prices rose 4.9 percent from the first quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2021, ...
Should I buy a house in 2021?
The 2021 housing market is a perfect storm of the good (really low interest rates), the bad (high demand for houses), and the ugly (bidding wars and escalating home prices).If you’re wondering, "Should I buy a house in 2021?" it’s tough to say for sure. Buying a house in 2021 could either be a ...
Yes, Las Vegas can be done on a tight budget — here’s how
Fortunes are won and lost every day in Las Vegas. And I’m not just talking about at the casinos.Some of the country’s best restaurants have outposts in the city, and sky-high prices to match. Luxury boutiques line the resort shopping malls. And good tickets to a hit show or superstar ...
Should I buy a house in 2021?
The 2021 housing market is a perfect storm of the good (really low interest rates), the bad (high demand for houses), and the ugly (bidding wars and escalating home prices).If you’re wondering, "Should I buy a house in 2021?" it’s tough to say for sure. Buying a house in 2021 could either be a ...
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The ‘crazy’ is leaving the housing market
But don't mistake this for the start of a crash. This isn't 2008.Instead, the industry sees this recent softening as more of a return to normal. While home prices over the past 12 months are up a staggering 17.2%, CoreLogic, a real estate research firm, forecasts just a 3.2% ...
True Credit Repair and Why It's Worth It
"There are many items that a rapid rescore simply cannot address that solid credit repair services can by performing true credit repair. Rapid rescoring can cause multiple issues that can be detrimental to someone's scores. True credit repair involves getting to the source of the issue, ...
283 Grand Teton - My Seller's Review of Service
August 3, 2021Arlys Spiker, Broker-ManagerBerkshire Hathaway Homeservices, NV3185 St. Rose Parkway, Suite #100Henderson, NV 89052Dear Arlys,I wanted express our gratitude and total satisfaction with Vito LaMorte during the process ofthe sale of my brother’s home in Henderson. This was a ...
There’s a big shift happening in the housing market
Breakneck. That's the best way to describe the pace of the 2021 housing market. The bidding wars got so intense this year that home price growth set an all-time record.But the tide is turning.The rush of buyers into the housing market during the pandemic absolutely crushed housing ...
Las Vegas home prices rising fast, but still trail US average
Southern Nevada home prices shot higher in May but still trailed the national average, underscoring the housing frenzy around the country.Home prices in the Las Vegas area were up 15.5 percent year-over-year in May, compared with a gain of 16.6 percent nationwide, according to the S&P ...