Pending home sales retreated in August but remained at a healthy level of activity and have now risen year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. A modest increase in the West was offset by declines in all other regions. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward–looking indicator based on contract signings, decreased 1.4 percent … [Read more...] about Pending home sales retreat again in August but remain at healthy level
Pending home sales retreat again in August but remain at healthy level
Latest real estate transfers
Real Estate Transfers during the period of August 1 to 15, 2015. Wading River 11792 H. & L. Roth to A. & E. Prunella, 15 & 19 Laurel Lane, Residential Vacant Land, .24 Ac., $80,000; on Aug. 3, 2015. M. & S. Russo to K. Corrigan & Lesiwicz, 97 Woodchuck Hollow Lane, One Family Year-Round Residence, .9 Ac., $543,000; on Aug. 3 2015. J. & R. … [Read more...] about Latest real estate transfers
Home buying process involves greater technology, realtor use
Even though more consumers are using the Internet as a tool during their home search, buyers are increasingly utilizing the knowledge and expertise of a real estate agent, according to the National Association of Realtors' Real Estate in a Digital Age report. "Consumers have the ability to do more home buying research online and be more connected during the home search … [Read more...] about Home buying process involves greater technology, realtor use
Latest real estate transfers
Real Estate Transfers during the period of July 16 to 31, 2015. Wading River 11792 J. Clarkin by Ref. to M. & T. Bank, 241 Maple Rd., One Family Year-Round Residence, .55 Ac., $290,641; on July 20, 2015. J. Frost to M. Koszykowski, 34 Long View Rd., One Family Year-Round Residence, .45 Ac., $310,000; on July 22, 2015. M. DiGaetano to L. Lichtman, 37 Breezy Point … [Read more...] about Latest real estate transfers
Getting a mortgage no easier than a year ago
Access to mortgage credit tightened in the first quarter of 2015, according to the Zillow Mortgage Access Index (ZMAI). It had been getting progressively easier to obtain a mortgage since 2012, but the first several months of this year marked a pause in easing access to mortgage credit. Mortgage credit availability is almost unchanged from a year ago, meaning despite … [Read more...] about Getting a mortgage no easier than a year ago