Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 Real Estate saw double digit appreciation in home values. Mortgage Interest Rates on a 30 year fixed rate reached the lowest level in December 2020 at 2.68% with the annual average rate of 3.11% according to Freddie Mac and 2021 averaged of 2.96%. Rates bounced above and below 3% during this time. Federal Reserve Chairman Powel … [Read more...]
2021 Remarkable Year For Real Estate In The Greater Phoenix Metro Market
2021 Remarkable Year For Real Estate in the Greater Phoenix Metro Market! 2021 Saw the Highest Sales Volume in our history according to ARMLS Statistics. (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) Despite being in the second year of the pandemic our real estate market continued to set records! ARMLS STAT: 2021 in Review. 2021 Remarkable Year For Real Estate "We began 2021 in the throes of a … [Read more...]
Greater Metro Phoenix Real Estate Market News|Equity Growth
The Average U.S Homeowner Gained $56,700 In Equity Growth Over The Past Year (Statistics through 3rd Quarter of 2021 Arizona Home Owners Gained Even More Equity Growth Of $92,000. Only California, Washington, and Hawaii had larger gains. Home Equity Is The Difference Between The Current Value Your Home Minus Your Mortgage(s) Debt. For Example, Your Mortgage Debt is $300,000 and The Home Is … [Read more...]
2020 Remarkable Year For Real Estate In Phoenix Market! What’s Next in 2021
2020 Remarkable Year For Real Estate In Phoenix Market exceeding all expectations! Despite all the challenges we faced the year was transformed into the most successful sales year in ARMLS history. (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) "A strong first quarter was followed with a 27.1% year-over-year drop in sales volume in April and a 33.7% drop in May. Historically, April and May are in … [Read more...]
The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and historic inventory shortages. But, rather than a slowdown, we are … [Read more...]
Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers
Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain? While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, … [Read more...]
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the corona-virus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.1 Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, we’ve seen an uptick in market activity. And … [Read more...]
2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast
We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1 Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business cycle, we know this period of growth will … [Read more...]
Mortgage Limits Increase For 2020!
Here is a quick update on the official Mortgage Limits changes for 2020! "Conventional – new limits for all loans delivered after 1/1/2020 will be $510,400 (whoo hoo!!!) This means First time home buyers using (3% down payment) can buy at a maximum purchase price of $526,185 5% down Owner Occupant Buyers can buy at a maximum purchase price of $537,263 FHA made their official announcement and … [Read more...]
National Snapshot: What’s Ahead for Real Estate
National Snapshot: What’s Ahead for Real Estate The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.1 However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a … [Read more...]
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