THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
Meet with a Realtor Rau: Discuss the type of home you're looking for, including style, price, and location. Tip: Realtor Rau refers a high five over a handshake.The Buyer's Advantage: As the home buyer, Realtor Rau's commission is paid by the seller
How Consumers Will Benefit From Latest Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by another quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday to a range of 1.75% to 2%, citing concerns over a global economic slowdown. Mortgage rates aren’t directly tied to the Fed’s interest rate,
Housing Markets Aren’t Usually Hurt During a Recession
Excluding the Great Recession, a study of 1,039 state-level recessions since 1997 found that home values appreciated at the same rate they did in other times.NEW YORK – Other than the housing-led Great Recession of the late 2000s, home values
NAR: New Condo Rules Will Open More Doors for Buyers
The association says changes to FHA financing qualifications will bring more entry-level homes to the market, helping to meet buyer demand.The National Association of REALTORS®, after reviewing the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s new condominium financing rules, says the