Tutoring by Engineers is holding two seminars this December in Southampton for real estate brokers, developers, builders, appraisers and others. The Ins and Outs of Pre-Purchase Inspections and Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions and Everything you ever wanted to know about Affordable Housing (but were afraid to ask). These classes will be given at two convenient times on … [Read more...] about Great learning opportunity for real estate professionals and builders
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First-time buyers fall again
The share of first–time buyers declined for the third consecutive year and remained at its lowest point in nearly three decades as the overall strengthening pace of home sales over the past year was driven more by repeat buyers with dual incomes, according to an annual survey released today by the National Association of Realtors. The survey additionally found that nearly 90 … [Read more...] about First-time buyers fall again
Existing-home sales regain momentum in September
Existing–home sales rebounded strongly in September following August's decline and have now increased year–over–year for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four major regions experienced sales gains in September. Total existing–home sales, which are completed transactions that include single–family homes, townhomes, condominiums and … [Read more...] about Existing-home sales regain momentum in September
Americans think homeownership is a sound investment
A vast majority of Americans believe that buying a home is a solid financial decision, and most believe they could sell their home for at least its initial purchase price, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. The 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey also found that a preponderance of Americans think that now is a good time to buy a … [Read more...] about Americans think homeownership is a sound investment
Student debt not holding back housing market
Having a lot of student debt doesn't greatly reduce young people's chances of homeownership, as long as they graduate, a new analysis by Zillow has found. The findings challenge a popular concern: that giant student loan payments are holding back people from homeownership. As it turns out, graduates' debt loads don't materially hurt their chances of homeownership – … [Read more...] about Student debt not holding back housing market