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NAHB: Home Builders Concerned Over Housing Market Conditions

November 17, 2022 by Michael Addison

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index for November showed builders’ growing concerns over U.S. housing market conditions. November’s index reading dropped five points to 33 as compared to October’s reading of 38 and the November 2021 reading of 83. November’s home builder index reading was the lowest reading since June 2012 except during the pandemic. Readings over 50 indicate that most home builders were positive about housing market conditions. All three index readings that contribute to the HMI reading were also lower. Builder confidence in current housing market conditions fell six points to an index reading of 39. Home builder sentiment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Market, New Homes, Real Estate

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

May 20, 2022 by Michael Addison

Putting down the largest sum of money at your disposal might seem like the best way to go when it comes to your mortgage down payment. There is a certain amount of truth to this, but the reality is bigger is not always better. Ideally, the amount of money you settle on for your mortgage down payment will take into account your monthly budgeting requirements. The Big Advantages Of A Large Down Payment Fewer Mortgage Payments: The larger the down payment, the higher the likelihood that you will be able to afford a shorter mortgage. Unlike some of the other benefits of large down payments, ensuring this perk is available to you is solely dependent on whether or not your post-down payment budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Real Estate

Is It Best To Put Down A Large Down Payment, Or Be Agile With Your Savings?

May 20, 2022 by Michael Addison

Putting down the largest sum of money at your disposal might seem like the best way to go when it comes to your mortgage down payment. There is a certain amount of truth to this, but the reality is bigger is not always better. Ideally, the amount of money you settle on for your mortgage down payment will take into account your monthly budgeting requirements. The Big Advantages Of A Large Down Payment Fewer Mortgage Payments: The larger the down payment, the higher the likelihood that you will be able to afford a shorter mortgage. Unlike some of the other benefits of large down payments, ensuring this perk is available to you is solely dependent on whether or not your post-down payment budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buying, Mortgage, Real Estate

Housing Needs May Change Following Retirement

December 14, 2021 by Michael Addison

Life has changed for a lot of people during the past few years. Some people reached retirement age while other people decided to retire early due to other reasons. As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, millions more people are going to retire during the next few years. As a result, they might be thinking about moving to make some of their dreams come true. At the same time, retirement might change what people need in a home. What are some of the most important factors retirees need to consider when looking for a home?  Moving Closer To Loved Ones Location remains one of the most important factors when looking for a new home; however, retirees no longer need to live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Real Estate, Retirement

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