Building Wealth: First Rung on the Ladder is Housing

Building Wealth: First Rung on the Ladder is Housing | Simplifying The MarketHow Housing Matters is a joint project of the Urban Land Institute and the MacArthur Foundation. It is “an online resource for the most rigorous research and practical information on how a quality, stable, affordable home in a vibrant community contributes to individual and community success”.

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The Top Reasons Why Americans Buy Homes

The Top Reasons Why Americans Buy Homes| Simplifying The MarketLast week, the inaugural “Homebuyer Insights Report” was released by the Bank of America. The report revealed the reasons why consumers purchase homes and what their feelings are regarding homeownership.

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If You Are Thinking of Selling, Now Is The Time

If You Are Thinking of Selling, Now Is The Time | Simplifying The MarketIf you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is when supply of that item is low and demand for that item is high. That defines today’s real estate market.

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91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity

91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity | Simplifying The MarketCoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that one million borrowers regained equity in their homes in 2015. The outlook for 2016 remains positive as well, as an additional 850,000 properties would regain equity if home prices rose another 5% this year. 

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