Are you an underwater homeowner? It’s a trying situation to be in, and made worse by not knowing how long you will be in that position. Jack Guttentag wrote a great article on the topic, published on Inman News. Roughly 16 million owners are underwater; owing more on their mortgage than their homes are currently …
Buying at a low price does have a downside Most buyers have a wish list of features they’d like to have in a home. Often missing from that list is how salable the home will be when they later decide to sell. Generally, buyers deal indirectly with resale value. They want a home they can …
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10 U.S. real estate markets drawing international buyers Inman News report features data trends, analysis, commentary on popular areas By Inman News Affluent international buyers, attracted by fire-sale prices, are snapping up real estate in some U.S. markets. In a report released today, Inman News identifies 10 markets where public records indicate foreign buyers make …
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Have you heard about no-cost mortgages? Here are the pros and cons about shopping for one in this housing market: While buyers avoid overcharges, they also pay a higher interest rate “Is shopping for a no-cost mortgage a good strategy in today’s market?” No-cost mortgages are relatively easy to shop because of their simplicity, and …