Millennials this year are less likely to be taking creative measures like co-ownership or renting out rooms to afford a mortgage, according to a Redfin survey. Millennial homebuyers in 2019 are less likely to take extraordinary measures to afford their mortgage payments, such as getting help from their parents or co-ownership with someone other than … Read More “Millennial Homebuyers say they’ll Rely on Parents Less” »
This single story cul-de-sac home full of charm and character. It features 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms with 1, 146 sq ft of living space. An open floor plan that offers a living room with brick fireplace, a kitchen with stainless appliances and quartz countertops with direct access to a backyard that has a covered patio … Read More “SOLD – 7805 Irwin Ct. Hilmar” »
Buying a home is a major financial step and long-term commitment. Owning a home is the quintessential American Dream, but aside from the feeling of pride it brings, there are plenty of practical reasons to purchase a home. Consistent Housing Payment The biggest cost to budget for in your personal life is likely your housing … Read More “Why Renters Should Get Serious About Owning Their Homes” »
Welcome to Berkeley Woods planned unit development that is conveniently located near schools, medical services, and Emanuel Medical Center. This two-story 1, 786 sf home has 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths with a loft and upstairs laundry. Kitchen has been updated with butcher block counters, recessed lighting, gas cooktop, stainless appliances, garden window, and stainless steel counter … Read More “SOLD – 1361 Alex Cir Turlock” »
We should all make sure we look after our finances, especially when a home purchase is on the horizon. Your financial well-being can have a huge impact on the interest rate you’ll end up paying on your mortgage. Most lenders, whether U.S.-based or not, are going to check your financial status before they even start … Read More “How Credit Scores Impact Your Interest Rate” »
For the seventh time in the last nine weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, reaching the lowest average since November 2016, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “While the industrial- and trade-related economic data continues to dominate the news, the drop in mortgage rates over the last two months is already being … Read More “Mortgage Rates Haven’t Been This Low Since 2016” »
As homes age, more homeowners are looking to remodeling to spruce up their properties. Of the nation’s stock of 137 million units, nearly 80% are at least 20 years old, and 40% are at least 50 years old. Freddie Mac says its new mortgage product is to help home buyers finance or refinance fixer-uppers. Eligible … Read More “Freddie Debuts Remodeling Loan for Fixer-Upper Buyers” »
Property Description for 2390 Black Oak St, Turlock CA 95382 Stunning 4 bedroom & 3 bath home, approx. 1910 sf, includes downstairs bedroom and has fresh paint and flooring! Spacious and bright great room overlooks covered back yard patio and is open to kitchen and dining nook. Highlighting the second story is a large upstairs … Read More “SOLD – 2390 Black Oak St., Turlock Home” »
About 19% of U.S. households say they expect to move over the next year—the highest reading for May in two years, according to the Survey of Consumer Expectations report, released from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The trend of more homeowners showing an openness to move has been on the rise ever since … Read More “What’s Convincing More Owners to Move?” »
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell this week to 4.04 percent from 4.06 percent, according to Bankrate’s weekly survey of large lenders. As rates move ever closer to 4 percent, homeowners wanting to snag a lower interest rate on their existing mortgage are jumping into high gear, driving refinance application activity to a three-year high. … Read More “Mortgage rates slip, as mortgage applications surge” »