Friday, December 12, 2014

Stage Set to Revive First-Time Buyer Market

The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this week to offer 3 percent
down payment loans may reignite the first-time home buyer market.



Prior to this week's announcement, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued
loans with a minimum of a 5 percent down payment—however, the standard
down payment for mortgages insured through Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
was 20 percent, the Associated Press reports.





Stage Set to Revive First-Time Buyer Market

Curious About Containers?

There's been a lot of buzz lately about the sustainable, design-forward
world of shipping containers turned into livable spaces. But how will
this trend work beyond shiny photos in architectural magazines?



Curious About Containers?

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

The Real Estate Market Has Turned The Corner

York Home Sales Projections for 2015



Sales in York County should start gaining steam in the coming year. York County has always historically ran2 years behind the national market. The article below goes into great detail on a national level.



The Real Estate Market Has Turned The Corner

Friday, November 21, 2014

A More Efficient Home This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is fast upon us in York PA. Read below.



A More Efficient Home This Thanksgiving

Renters Burdened More Than Owners

Stop Paying The Landlord!



The number of renter households is on the rise, which partially explains
why renter cost burdens are escalating, JCHS notes. But this group is
also plagued by rising rents that are not matching up to incomes. Median
renter costs were up about 5 percent in 2013 compared to 2001, even
though median incomes were nearly 11 percent lower, according to the
report.



Renters Burdened More Than Owners

Spread the Word: Mortgage Rates Below 4%

Real Estate Mortgage Market New for York PA!



Spread the Word: Mortgage Rates Below 4%

Friday, October 31, 2014

Mortgage Rates Up, Still Below 4% Sweet Spot

Mortgage Rates Up, Still Below 4% Sweet Spot



Average fixed-rate
mortgages rebounded from last week's lowest averages of the year, but buyers
can still snag low rates.




Where Boomers Face Big Housing Shortages

Where Boomers Face Big Housing Shortages 

At the current rate of the
aging baby boomer population, several cities will be unable to meet their
housing demands, which will likely keep them from moving to the location or
type of home they want


How Many Showings Until You Find 'the One'?

How Many Showings Until You Find 'the One'?

Show Off a Home’s Dining Space

Show Off a Home’s Dining Space

Sellers Settle Into 'Waiting Game'

Sellers Settle Into 'Waiting Game'

Slideshow: Scariest (or Funniest?) Home Decor

Any Scary Homes Like These in York?



Slideshow: Scariest (or Funniest?) Home Decor

Taking the Spooky Out of the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Taking the Spooky Out of the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

A Home’s Cost vs. Price Explained

What does it really COST you to own a home York PA?



A Home’s Cost vs. Price Explained

5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent

5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent

Buying A Home? You Don’t Need To Do It Alone

Home Buying in York PA Real Estate Market



Buying A Home? You Don’t Need To Do It Alone

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

Buying a Home In York PA?



3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

Gallup Poll: Real Estate Best Long-Term Investment

York County PA Real Estate Investing



Gallup Poll: Real Estate Best Long-Term Investment

5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent

York PA Home Sellers!



5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent