If you’re a home owner in the Plymouth area, you’ve likely asked yourself the following questions at least one: How can I increase the value of my home without too much out-of-pocket expenses for me? In fact, it’s very common for home owners to want to increase the value of their property, especially if they […]
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Report: National, Canton Real Estate Market Improving
Canton home buyers and home sellers alike are sure to be thrilled by the most recent housing market report for the national and local markets. Evidently, the Year 2015 is poised to be a break-out year for the housing market. Experts say that home buyers and sellers can attribute three top factors to the markets overall […]
Young Buyers Returning to the US Housing Market En Masse
A key factor in the housing market recovery is returning to the national market en masse, much to the elation of housing market analysts. According to a recent Bloomberg article, more and more first-time home buyers are entering the market because they feel more confident about the economic recovery. Faster economic growth and a labor […]
Report: US Home Inventory Low, Making It a Great Time to Sell
Happy New Year! We hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a wonderful New Year’s Eve and that you’re as excited and hopeful about 2015 as we are! And if you’re a prospective home seller, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that there’s a good chance you can get a great […]
3 Things You Should Know About Qualified Residential Mortgages in Plymouth MI
It’s a technical term that many home buyers and home sellers can become confused about: Qualified Residential Mortgage. So what exactly is it and how does it affect you? In a nutshell, a QRM as it’s sometimes referred as, enables home buyers to avoid the costly down payment option when securing a mortgage. And experts […]
What Every Canton, MI Home Buyer Should Know About Appraisals
I was recently reading an interesting article about home appraisals that I would like to share with you as a Canton area home buyer. Evidently, legislative changes in recent years have resulted in a spike in the price of home appraisals. What’s more, low ball appraisals (which are infamous for breaking up real estate deals) […]
5 Predictions for the US Housing Market in 2015
Are you a current home owner who is considering listing your property on the market in 2015? If so, then you’re likely to enjoy a lot of success! After all, Realtor.com recently released its top predictions for the housing market in the New Year. And all of them seem to favor home sellers. Let’s Take […]
10 Winter Home Improvements That Are Worth The Investment
We hope everyone had a memorable Thanksgiving Day last week and enjoyed the long holiday weekend. With December officially upon us, residents can expect temperatures to continue to dip as we head into the New Year. So today, we wanted to share with you some relatively easy home improvements that you can make that will […]
More US Home Buyers Returning to Market Because of Easier Mortgage Rules, Stable Rates
More and more home buyers are returning to the US housing market because they’re noticing favorable market conditions. Specifically, buyers are feeling more comfortable about navigating the market thanks to interest rate stabilization and easier mortgage rules, according to a recent article by Reuters. This is fantastic news for the overall health of the housing […]
US Home Sales Rose In September, Report Shows
U.S. homes sold at a faster rate in September than any other time this year, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors said. Evidently, sales of existing homes increased 2.4 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.17 million. Experts are saying that this increase is a great sign that […]