November 2011

It’s Time to Buy a Home!

November 11, 2011

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5 Things That Still Tick Me Off…

November 10, 2011

1.) When Loan Officers issue pre-approvals without reviewing the relevant bank statements, pay stubs, and tax returns. We all know that virtually every loan program requires these documents and that underwriters examine them closely. Loan Officers should obtain these documents and address potential challenges (like large deposits, payroll deductions, and unreimbursed expenses) up front. Issuing [...]

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Americans Still Believe in the Value of Homeownership

November 9, 2011

Last week, Fannie Mae released their National Housing Survey for the third quarter of 2011. They survey the American public on a multitude of questions concerning today’s housing market. Each quarter, we like to pull out some of the findings we deem most interesting. Here they are for the most recent report: Most Important Reasons to [...]

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The Ship Appears to be Turning

November 8, 2011

Today, we are again honored to have Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D. — Florida International University (FIU) and Editor of the Journal of Housing Research as our guest blogger. To view other research from FIU, visit http://realestate.fiu.edu/. Dr. Johnson will also be speaking at NAR’s Conference and Expo in Anaheim later this week. For more information click here. [...]

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Homeownership: Reports of Its Death are Exaggerated

November 7, 2011

There have been a growing number of reports announcing the death of American homeownership over the last two years. Some have said we are evolving into a rental society and even challenge the long standing belief that homeownership should be a part of the American Dream. They look at the falling rate of homeownership as [...]

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