Is Buying a Home Really More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 14, 2018

Some Highlights:

According to a new survey from Open Listings, 62% of Americans ages 25-54 believe that buying a home is more stressful than planning a wedding.
Many young couples are saving for a wedding and a home at the same time.
The average US …

Are Homebuyers Starting to Hit the ‘Pause’ Button?

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 13, 2018

Are Homebuyers Starting to Hit the ‘Pause’ Button? | Simplifying The MarketFor the last several years, buyer demand has far exceeded the housing supply available for sale. This low supply and high demand have led to home prices appreciating by an average of 6.2% annually since 2012. With this being said, three of the four major reports used to measure buyer activity have revealed that purchasing […]

Home Prices Have Appreciated 6.9% in 2018

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 12, 2018

Home Prices Have Appreciated 6.9% in 2018 | Simplifying The MarketBetween 1987 and 1999, which is often referred to as the ‘Pre-Bubble Period,’ home prices grew at an average of 3.6% according to the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every month, the economists at CoreLogic release the results of their Home Price Insights Report, which includes the actual year-over-year change in prices across the country and […]

NAR Reports Show It’s A Great Time to Sell!

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 11, 2018

NAR Reports Show It’s A Great Time to Sell! | Simplifying The MarketWe all realize that the best time to sell anything is when the demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that right now continues to be a great time to sell your house. […]

4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home!

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 10, 2018

4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home! | Simplifying The MarketHere are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.1% over the next year. […]

4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home!

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 10, 2018

4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home! | Simplifying The MarketHere are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.1% over the next year. […]

Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 7, 2018

Some Highlights:

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest quarterly Home Price Index report.
In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating…

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 6, 2018

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices? | Simplifying The MarketHome prices are at the top of everyone’s minds. Can they maintain their current pace of appreciation? Will rising mortgage rates negatively impact home values? Will the next economic slowdown cause prices to crash? Let’s try to answer these questions based on what has happened in the past as well as what we know about […]

Homeownership is a Dominant Gene

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 5, 2018

Homeownership is a Dominant Gene | Simplifying The MarketThere are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Children are More Likely to Own a Home if Their Parents Did According to an analysis of millennial homeowners, the homeownership rate of those […]

Rents Are on The Rise: Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap!

By Jennifer Ruspini | September 4, 2018

Rents Are on The Rise: Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap! | Simplifying The MarketThere are many benefits to homeownership, but one of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped  A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating: “Our national rent index is up 0.1 percent month-over-month, marking the sixth straight month of […]