Asking Prices Surpass Last Year's Peak
Generally speaking, home prices rise more than they fall. If you look at year-over-year data, you'll see home prices increase a few percentage points almost every year.
There are, of course, exceptions, but homeownership got its reputation as a safe investment for good reason....
Latest Price Data Shows Values On The Rise
The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices have been considered among the leading measures of US home prices for decades. According to their most recent release, prices are still rising, continuing a streak that dates back to last summer.
In fact, the data – which...
Does Buying A House Help Raise Your Credit Score?
A solid credit score is necessary to get approved for a home loan. That's why we recommend against opening any new lines of credit or making large purchases on credit when applying for a home loan --these actions lower your score, resulting in getting denied a mortgage.
But what...
The Winter Housing Market Is Still Hot
Typically, during the winter, the homes available for sale are mostly those that have been on the market a while because they're priced too high or have issues.
If you had a great property to sell, you likely wouldn't want to list it when fewer buyers are active and paying...