Things to Consider When Buying a Home
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![]() 30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.29%, with an average 0.7 point, falling from last week’s 3.45% average. Last year at this time, 30-year rates averaged 4.41%.
Al Cannistras insight:
time to buy... All-Time Low
![]() Many Americans are seeking a lower cost of living and better job prospects.
Al Cannistras insight:
are you one of them? (we can help) . .
![]() Even a slight mortgage rate increase or decrease can change the affordability for a house hunter.
Al Cannistras insight:
interest rates matter! this is a good link to bookmark: https://www.sanantoniorealestate.blog/p/what-is-purchasing-power.html . .
![]() The Lone Star State grew its total housing by a whopping $89 billion in 2019, the most in the country. California, by comparison, came in second at $77 billion, with Florida ($69 billion), Pennsylvania ($47 billion), and Washington ($45 billion) rounding out the top five.
Al Cannistras insight:
“…crowns Texas homes the most valuable in the country” . Who wants to buy a home or invest in Texas? Have a look https://www.sanantonio.homes . .
![]() Share this financial breakdown with clients so they understand what they’re paying for at the closing table.
Al Cannistras insight:
about the money you may need to close - your real estate professional can guide you on your transaction... . .
![]() Buyers and sellers say their real estate pros serve them well during a transaction but abandon them after the deal closes.
Al Cannistras insight:
a need to rewrite additional definitions for "home therapy"? . .
![]() The first open houses of the year are drawing out the crowds, as buyers are drawn to the lowest mortgage rates since October.
Al Cannistras insight:
another reason to list your home - and buyers, great time to BUY your home! www.SanAntonio2020.homes . .
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Al Cannistras insight:
time to move or are we Starving First-Time Buyers?
![]() Developers are wooing buyers interested in wellness by touting homes with purified air and water, among other amenities.
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![]() “The purchasing power to buy a home has been bolstered by falling mortgage rates, and buyers are responding,” says NAR’s chief economist.
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![]() From eerie American ghost towns to charming Spanish hamlets, take a look at what's on offer right now.
Al Cannistras insight:
not exactly a San Antonio home - but if you are looking to buy a village or a town... . .
![]() The wealthy are largely being lured to the housing market.
Al Cannistras insight:
are you getting yours? we would be glad to help: https://www.sanantonio.homes/fine/real/estate/homeloans . . |
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Al Cannistras insight:
Spring 2020 - Things to Consider When Buying a Home - Free Download - From San Antonio Homes www.SanAntonio.Homes . .
![]() Home values vary considerably nationwide, and that means aspiring buyers will need more—or less—money depending on where they’re putting down roots.
Al Cannistras insight:
can you qualify? . .
![]() Down Payment Resource, the nationwide database for homebuyer programs, released its Fourth Quarter 2019 Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The latest HPI data debunks five common down payment myths that may be keeping buyers on the sidelines longer than necessary.
Al Cannistras insight:
Debunking Top 5 Down Payment Myths... . .
![]() Home prices are going up; mortgage rates are going down. A study by Black Knight found that the buyer savings from mortgage rate drops more than offsets the rise in home prices by about 16% (about $48,000) in just over a year’s time.
Al Cannistras insight:
Who wants to take advantage of lower cost and by a house today? . .
![]() A new report finds that, when transportation costs are factored in, Texas’s biggest metros aren’t the bargain they often claim to be.
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![]() Low mortgage rates and a belief that the economy is improving may be motivating people to make a move.
Al Cannistras insight:
it's a bull...... . .
![]() First-timers priced out of the market where they live are investing in more affordable places elsewhere.
Al Cannistras insight:
ever considered buying your 2nd before your first? . .
![]() Forget iBuyers and AI. The perfect non-human real estate agent already exists. They’re smart, loyal, always positive, and like to chew on shoes—well okay, three out of four still beats the iBuyers!
Al Cannistras insight:
real estate with the dogs... . .
![]() A new study shows Texas metros are some of the hottest places to move to in the U.S. Real estate site CommercialCafe recently looked at "metro-to-metro" migration to see whic
Al Cannistras insight:
![]() Whether you’re a Realtor, mechanic, or even a doctor, chances are you spend a good portion of your day dispelling common myths about your job. Whether it’s patients who think they know it all after spending ten minutes on WebMD, or homeowners who think their home is worth what Zillow says, everybody’s an expert these days.
Al Cannistras insight:
MYTH BUSTER – If you are a HOMEOWNER or a HOMEOWNER WANNABE this one is highly recommended folks. One of the best articles addressing the myths that have been around for years – and just won’t go away. Be a savvy seller or buyer – check it out! . .
![]() This marks the sixth consecutive weekly decline for mortgage rates, but to get the current rate, buyers may need to shop around.
Al Cannistras insight:
the BUY opportunity is looking really good right now... check the mortgage rates - and BUY NOW! . .
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Al Cannistras insight:
Age is irrelevant - if you want a home - just do it! . . |
Spring 2020 Things to Consider When Buying a Home (in Spanish) - Free Download - From San Antonio Homes www.SanAntonio.Homes
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