31Jan2019 Case-Shiller: Home Prices Lower in November CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment Home price growth continued to struggle in November, with Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index moving from October’s reading of 5.30 percent annual growth to 5.20 percent growth in November. This was the lowest reading since January 2015.
30Jan2019 Is a Hard Money Loan the Right Strategy for You? CBC National Bank Mortgage 0 Comment When used as a part of an effective real estate investment strategy, hard money loans are an excellent tool to quickly increase holdings without risking existing properties. However, these loans aren’t for everyone.
29Jan2019 Auction 101: Bidding On Your First Property CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment With the right combination of strategy, knowledge, and luck, flipping houses can create big profits for short-term investors. However, your path to success starts at your first auction.
28Jan2019 What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 28th, 2019 CBC National Bank Financial Reports 0 Comment Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of previously owned homes and weekly readings on average mortgage rates and new jobless claims. A scheduled report on sales of new homes was not available due to the government shutdown.
25Jan2019 5 Home Renovations That Really Raise Values CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment There are many home renovation projects that can increase the comfort and visual appeal of a dwelling. Owners who plan to sell their home in the future, however, prefer to focus on projects that will return a healthy profit at closing. Here are 5 renovation projects that positively impact a home’s resale value.
24Jan2019 Tips For Selling Your Home In The Winter CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment Winter typically isn’t one of the busier home buying seasons – those seasons are reserved for spring and summer. But to think that you can’t sell your home at market value during the winter months is being naive. In fact, you can even use some of the characteristics that define the season to your advantage.
23Jan2019 Complete These Repairs Before You List Your Home CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment There are several things to do when you prepare to list your home for sale. One of the projects you’ll need to do is complete certain repairs. Your home should be in the best possible condition before your real estate agent shows it to potential buyers.
22Jan2019 What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 22nd, 2019 CBC National Bank Financial Reports 0 Comment Last week’s economic reports included National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
18Jan2019 4 Signs You’re Going To Need A Bigger House CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment There comes a time in every young homeowner’s life when they need a bigger house. When you buy a starter home, it’s unlikely that will be your forever home. But how do you know when it’s time to spend the time and effort to upgrade to a larger home?
17Jan2019 NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Grows After Lowest Level in 3 Years CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment After two months of declining builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index gained two points in January with a reading of 58. Component readings of the HMI were also higher with builder confidence in current market conditions rose two points to an index reading of 63. Builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months rose three points to 64.