November 2015 | Southern New England Real Estate

15,315 Houses Sold Yesterday! Did Yours?

There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they…

Written by Don Parsons

November 30, 2015

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Rent vs. Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage

There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living…

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November 30, 2015

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Location, Location, Location

A recent Demand Institute report revealed “nearly half of all American households plan to move at some point in the future.” Seventy-five percent of those surveyed in the report cited one or…

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November 25, 2015

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Should I Wait to Put Down a Bigger Down Payment?

Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the…

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November 25, 2015

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Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions!

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are surely getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart,…

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November 25, 2015

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Distressed Property Sales Hit New Low

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their Existing Home Sales Report revealing that distressed property sales accounted for 6% of sales in October. This is down from 9% in 2014 and…

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November 25, 2015

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The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their July edition of the Housing Affordability Index. The index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a…

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November 24, 2015

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Homeownership Builds Wealth and Offers Stability

The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtorsrevealed that the two major reasons Americans prefer owning their own home instead of renting are: They want the opportunity…

Written by Don Parsons

November 24, 2015

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Applying For A Mortgage: Why So Much Paperwork?

We are often asked why there is so much paperwork mandated by the bank for a mortgage loan application when buying a home today. It seems that the bank…

Written by Don Parsons

November 23, 2015

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Should I Pay a Mortgage Interest Rate over 4%?

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors are all calling for mortgage rates…

Written by Don Parsons

November 20, 2015

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Monthly Archives: November 2015

15,315 Houses Sold Yesterday! Did Yours?

Rent vs. Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage

Location, Location, Location

Should I Wait to Put Down a Bigger Down Payment?

Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions!

Distressed Property Sales Hit New Low

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home

Homeownership Builds Wealth and Offers Stability

Applying For A Mortgage: Why So Much Paperwork?

Should I Pay a Mortgage Interest Rate over 4%?

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