Given the almost habitual turmoil surrounding the U.S. housing market, you would be forgiven for thinking that making a prediction is as futile as inventing an underwater hairdryer. The notoriously volatile nature of property means it is difficult to turn soothsayer, but there are a few things that seem obvious when you analyze them. In … Read more
Purchasing a house is by far the biggest investment decision you’ll ever make. Get it right, and you could be in for a comfortable lifestyle. Get it wrong, and tens of thousands of dollars could be stripped off your prized asset. If you’re keen to move out of a location that is pushing your bill … Read more
The rent vs. buy debate has raged on for decades because there is always new information to hand for both sides of the argument. The price of property is constantly changing as is the income-to-mortgage ratio faced by prospective homeowners. The main advantage of renting is that you are never going to fall victim to … Read more
2016 was a fairly good year for the housing industry. Despite builders not producing enough homes, national prices crossed the previous 2006 peak, mortgage rates remained historically low, and the Millennial generation finally began to enter the market. The effects the recent election will have on the market are yet to be determined, but that … Read more
Buyers looking for a home in 2016 are looking at a sellers’ market, but with proper planning, finding the right home at the right price is still possible. The best advice for 2016? Do not wait to begin your search; compare and contrast your mortgage options; do not rule out buying new; and consider relocating … Read more