home buying: Smart Homes: The Future of Homeownership
- 10/03/16 02:30 AM
Traveling back to the 1960s, homeowners were just beginning to enjoy the luxury of having a television in the home. The families of the 1990s experienced the convenience of owning their very own computer. Fast forward to 2016, and not only has technology advanced in the way of entertainment, but it has become a part of our everyday lifestyle. For years, technology has filled our homes – now our homes have become an integral part of new age technology.
While the definition of a smart home is debatable, most consider a smart home a house that has remotely controlled systems including temperature, … (1 comments)
home buying: Real Estate Pulse: Existing Home Sales Continue to Rise
- 06/10/16 04:07 AM
The lack of homes on the market, price jumps and bidding wars does not stop buyers from closing on the homes of their dreams. In April 2016, the number of homes sold shot up 4.9%, year over year to 471,000 purchases across the United States of America, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were up 11.9% in April from March, likely because of the season change. Spring and summer are the most active time of year for home sales. The reports only looked at existing homes, not new construction and there were no seasonal adjustments taken into consideration for … (2 comments)
home buying: Real Estate Buyers: Why a VA loan? Why not?!
- 04/29/16 04:05 AM
When you are looking for the best, lowest mortgage rate, the VA home loan is where it’s at. The VA loan program is the most powerful home loan program on the market for many veterans, service members and military families (Active Duty, Retired, and Disabled). These flexible, government backed loans are offered with significant benefits that open the doors of homeownership to veterans who might otherwise grapple (or not) to obtain a mortgage on a new home purchase. VA loans feature competitive rates and terms to qualified borrowers with little to no money out of pocket. According to Ellie Mae, VA … (0 comments)
home buying: 5 Ways Sellers Prepare Homes for the Spring Market
- 04/08/16 12:25 AM
It’s no secret that spring is the busiest time for home buying and selling. Homeowners planning to put their homes on the market should start preparing NOW! Following these few easy tips can make for a much smoother selling experience. If you are a prospective home seller, here are a few guidelines to help you get ready for the Spring Market:
Minimize Clutter Don’t you love walking into a newly furnished model home? The open, clear, fresh new home is one you can picture yourself living in instantly. What you don’t see in this model home is a stack of magazines on the … (0 comments)
home buying: Tampa Real Estate & Builder Pulse: New homes abound around Tampa
- 10/27/14 06:22 AM
A New Home may be the very best option for you to review! “Thousands of new homes are under construction in the Bay Area.” According to the WFLA and the Tampa Bay Builders association, Tampa Bay has been booming with constructions. Since 2011, the housing market has been steady, and new home building has been slowly increasing. This could be due to the continuously low interest rates on mortgages over the past 2.5 years. There are at least 3,000 new home construction starts in Tampa Bay this year, and there are still more coming. Why new homes? There are … (1 comments)
home buying: Want an easy home buying experience? Read this!
- 09/05/14 04:31 AM
Now is the time to act on purchasing your home. The housing market climate has drastically improved and builder confidence is at the highest level it has been in nearly a decade. Recent mortgage and inventory trends are allowing you, as a first time buyer or a repeat buyer, to make your move. But are you ready? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial investments that is made in a lifetime. Although you might be ready to buy your home, there are a few ways to simplify the purchasing process, making it smooth sailing for you. Here are four … (0 comments)
home buying: Spring Season Brings in Steady Breeze of Buyer & Seller Confidence
- 04/11/14 01:58 AM
As the spring season is just around the corner, American optimism towards the housing market is gaining momentum. According to the latest Fannie Mae National Housing Survey, 38% of all respondents say that now is the right time to sell a home. This is an increase of 12% in comparison to the same time last year. This clearly indicates an improvement in homebuyers’ and homeowners’ market confidence. In addition, 52% of people share the opinion that it is easier to get a mortgage in the current economy, which matches the all-time survey high. This means that great financing options, combined … (2 comments)
On March 4th, 2014, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act was passed overwhelmingly by the U.S. House! Thousands of realtors across the United States have already expressed their excitement about this newest development. Since the beginning of 2014, over 40 000 home sales have been lost because of unreasonable premiums on flood insurance. Once again, the housing market became once again more affordable. Homeowners and home buyers no longer have to be afraid of once again increasing flood insurance rates.
Here at SI Real Estate, we had our own experience with the flood … (0 comments)
home buying: Real Estate Trends: Homebuyers Make Lifestyle Priority
- 07/28/11 06:09 AM
The real estate saying, “location, location, location” might not hold as much weight to this generations buyers. According to Realty Times, lifestyle options including health, safety, and nearby activities may be a leading factor in home buying selection. A recent survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and the Meredith Corporation reveal that homebuyers prefer these traits in their community: Ease of commuting by car: 38% Access to health and safety services: 34% Family-friendly neighborhood: 33% Availability of retail stores: 32% Access to cultural activities: 21% Public transportation access: 19% Nightlife and restaurant access: 18% Golf-friendly area–access to … (0 comments)
home buying: The Home Buyer’s Check-List: What to Consider When Purchasing Your Home
- 08/28/09 07:35 AM
Many benefits come with the purchase of a home, such as having a place of your own, having stable housing costs, having a sound investment, having a financial stepping stone and even having access to tax benefits. There are important criteria that should be considered when buying a home, regardless of if you are a first-time home buyer, second home buyers or real estate investor. Knowing the home buying process will help make your experience a smooth and pleasurable one. Set the stage for an easier home buying process. Find professionals you can trust. Ask questions and express your concerns up … (0 comments)
Traveling back to the 1960s, homeowners were just beginning to enjoy the luxury of having a television in the home. The families of the 1990s experienced the convenience of owning their very own computer. Fast forward to 2016, and not only has technology advanced in the way of entertainment, but it has become a part of our everyday lifestyle. For years, technology has filled our homes – now our homes have become an integral part of new age technology.
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