The Fiscal Cliff’s Affect On Interest Rates
The fiscal cliff and its affect on the interest rates for home buyers. The Lawhead Team recently came across and article from Realtor.com about the Fiscal Cliff and what it means for the future of interest rates. This article on Fiscal Cliff, QE3, and the Future of Interest Rates is from Realtor.org: The ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ […]
Mortgage Interest Deduction
Mortgage interest deduction and the housing market. The Lawhead Team came across a great article from Houselogic.com about mortgage interest deduction and we would like to share it with our readers. The home mortgage interest deduction saves the average home owner thousands of dollars at tax time, supports home values at the community level, and […]
Lessen Home Buying Stress
Tips to taking the stress out of buying your home. Buying a home is by far one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. This being said, it is not unusual to experience a heightened amount of stress during the process. The Lawhead Team would like to share with you some helpful […]
Southern California Home Prices Starting To Rise
Looking to buy in Southern California? According to The Real Estate Media, if you are looking to buy a home in Southern California, you should expect to pay higher prices than were available last year. Just last month in May, Southern California saw a 20% increase in home sales and we hit a 20 month […]
Small Businesses Report A Comeback In The Housing Market
Small businesses play a role in the housing market. Within the housing market are small businesses that drive it and they have recently reported signs that the industry may now be experiencing a comeback. A few months earlier at the beginning of spring, real estate agents and home builders were reporting a larger number of […]
Homebuyers Playing A Role In The Housing Market
Homebuyers becoming major players in the housing market. While a majority of the housing market was being swept up by investors, there is a trend showing traditional homebuyers are now reentering the market as big players. In recent years, cash buyers and investors have taken advantage low prices and interest rates to buy distressed properties. […]
Now Is The Time To Own Instead Of Rent
Renting vs. Owning – Why now is a good time to own instead of rent. If you are looking to move and contemplating renting or owning your next home, The Lawhead Team would like to share some helpful information to help you decide. A few years ago, it was less expensive to rent in Southern […]
Your Home and Taxes
By owning a home, Americans can save on taxes. One main reason for Americans owning their homes is because of the ultimate tax shelter it creates. Americans can save on taxes when they buy their home, own their home and sell their home. Mortgage interest deductions and deductions for property taxes are a way to […]
Home Buying Tips for Couples
Home buying is a huge step and there are some key factors for new couples to keep in mind before buying as a couple. When you are buying a home it should be a careful and well thought out decision process before you purchase. Say you and your partner are just jumping into the exciting […]
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Continue To Stay At Record Lows
Not only are housing prices at an extreme low, but 30-year fixed-rate mortgages continue to stay at record lows as well. Freddie Mac reported in its weekly mortgage market survey that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has lingered at the record low of 3.87 percent since the first week of February. For the past 11 weeks, […]
