Holding Title to Real Estate Real estate is amongst the most valuable asset a person owns, and yet the important matter of how to hold title is often overlooked.  Whether you just purchased a new property, or have owned your home for years, how you took ownership will determine the future rights of that property. If you haven't actually purchased a property, now is the time to do some research, and make the right decision. What Rights of the Property are... [read more]

One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on active listings, or homes for sale in a given month, as it compares to more normal levels. According to a recent report from Realtor.com:   “On average, active inventory in June... [read more]

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices and mortgage rates are coming up a lot.  To help cut through the noise and... [read more]

Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash Wednesday June 28th, 2023 For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates   You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it.  Every month, the Mortgage Bankers... [read more]