On February 26th, Zillow published a press release featuring highlights from their latest Buyer-Seller Index (BSI). This index gives significant insights into current and changing housing market … [Read more...]
Housing Inventory Trend Favors Buyers in 2019
On February 14th, 2019, Zillow released data on the U.S. housing inventory trends for January of 2019. Their report shows that market conditions may begin to favor buyers over sellers this … [Read more...]
Tampa Ranked Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers
A Zillow report published on March 19th, 2019, detailed homebuying conditions around the country for first-time buyers, including naming the best and worst markets. The report again shows that Tampa, … [Read more...]
Improving Housing Affordability Expected in 2019
In early February, Fannie Mae published the January 2019 Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). This data is based on the National Housing Survey data collected and published by Fannie Mae. Findings … [Read more...]
Down Payment Options to Buy a Home
Making the down payment to buy a home is one of the most difficult things for most homebuyers. Fortunately, though, there are low down payment options and even zero down payment options for many … [Read more...]
VA Home Loan Limits Raised for 2019
The VA loan guaranty program caps the 2019 baseline loan limit at $484,350, which is applicable for homes purchased in most areas of the U.S. However, the cap is raised in high-cost counties to as … [Read more...]
Tips to Get the Best Interest Rate on Your Mortgage
It’s important to get the best interest rate for your mortgage to have the lowest possible monthly payment, and possibly the option to lower the term of your loan and build equity more quickly. So, … [Read more...]
Conforming Home Loan Limits Increased in 2019
Every year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) adjusts the limits for conforming home loans to account for the change in home values. At the end of 2018, the FHFA announced new loan limits for … [Read more...]
Recovery from the Housing Market Crash Can Vary Greatly Within Markets
Home values have faced a lot of turmoil since 2008’s housing market crash, but they’ve generally been on the increase since the end of the downturn. However, research from Zillow suggests that home … [Read more...]
FHA Home Loan Limits Increased for 2019
There is good news for borrowers who will get an FHA home loan in 2019. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) increased home loan limits for 2019 for most areas of the country, including key … [Read more...]
