With interest rates at historic lows, home buyers waiting on the sidelines may find themselves paying more in the near future as rates creep higher. Below is an Infographic from the California Association of Realtors which shows us how interest rates affect mortgage payments. Share your thought. Where do you think interest rates will be […]
Owning a Home is Still the Dream [Infographic]
Owning a home has always been synonymous with the “American Dream” but with the heart ache brought on by the collapse of the housing market, do most Americans still believe owning a home is the American Dream? Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!
Homes Are Selling Like Hotcakes! [Infographic]
Homes across the country are selling at record speed as the number of homes for sale continue to decline pushing home prices higher. Those considering selling may find this to be an opportune time while buyers may want to jump in sooner than later. Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!
California’s Most Affordable Counties [Infographic]
Housing affordability is something that gets thrown around quite often so it’s important to understand what economists and realtors are talking about when referencing C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Index. This measures the percentage of households that can afford to buy a home based on the median price of a single-family home in that specific area. Below […]
Housing Inventory Shrinking Across Country [Infographic]
We’ve seen a tremendous decline in available homes for sale as of late pushing home prices up. Below is a map reflecting the change in housing inventory year over year with the San Diego real estate market with the 2nd largest decline of 40.7%. Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!
6 Tax Facts Home Sellers Should Know [Inforgraphic]
With 2012 coming to a close, it’s best to cross those “T”s and dot those “I”s for the upcoming tax season. selling a home is a big deal especially when the proceeds result in a net gain upwards of $250,000. Knowing your tax exemptions and liabilities is essential and is hopefully considered prior to selling […]
Interest Rates: A History [Infographic]
With interest rates at an all-time historic low, it’s easy to get complacent and take them for granted. Here’s a look back at the 1980’s with interest rates of 18.45% at the peak to September 2012 of 3.47%. Wow, what a deal! Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!