It is better to buy a home in Tampa than it is to rent in 2018, according to a recent report. Factors positively affecting the housing market include the supply of affordable homes, job growth, and … [Read more...]
24% of U.S. Homes Sold in 2017 Sold Above List Price
In a report from Zillow, 24.1% of U.S. homes sold in 2017 were sold for above list price, which is an average of $7,000 (3.1%) over list price. This is an increase from 17.8% in 2012. In certain areas … [Read more...]
Realtors Optimistic About The Housing Market Going Into 2018
The majority of Realtors polled think the housing market will be strong going into 2018, according to the Realtors Confidence Index (RCI) in September 2017. The Survey In the September RCI survey, … [Read more...]
Home Purchase Sentiment Index Decreased 3.1 Points in October 2017
In October, the measure of home purchase sentiment decreased slightly, per a report on the Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae. There are many reasons why the HPSI may have gone down. … [Read more...]
Tampa Ranked #2 U.S. City To Invest In Real Estate By Real Wealth Network – 2017
2017 is one of the best years to purchase real estate in recent memory. Furthermore, real estate experts predict that houses are only going to continue to gain in value, especially in the best U.S. … [Read more...]
Tampa-St. Petersburg Top 10 Market for Homebuyers in Q3 2017
2017 is turning out to be a great year for potential homebuyers who qualify for a mortgage, and live in the Tampa-St. Petersburg housing market. The market is stable, there are plenty of great … [Read more...]
Tampa Ranked #2 Market for First-Time Homebuyers in 2017
Today, about half of all homebuyers are first-time homebuyers. These buyers are often deciding important questions about putting down roots, starting a career and a family, long-term home values, and … [Read more...]
Select a Mortgage Broker Who Gives You a Competitive Advantage
When competing for a home in a fast-moving housing market like Tampa Bay, buyers with an experienced mortgage broker who can get them the best possible interest rate and can close quickly have a … [Read more...]
Mortgage Process for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying a home can be a nerve-wracking process, especially for first-time homebuyers. There is so much to learn about real estate and mortgages, it can be overwhelming. So, here is some basic … [Read more...]
Tampa Ranked The 2nd Best U.S. City to Own Investment Property
Tampa homebuyers and Realtors alike are financially affected by the health of the overall real estate market. So homeowners, as well as real estate professionals, should take notice to the news that … [Read more...]