The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is […]
St. Louis Housing Report Compares November 2020 Activity to November 2019 How is the St. Louis Housing market compared to last year at this time? You might be surprised, delighted, depressed, anxious or hopeful or a little bit of all of these emotions. You can dive into the full report by following the link below: […]
Welcome to the St. Louis Housing report October 2020 edition. We are comparing real estate activity in St. Louis City and County combined to October of 2019. Is the market doing better, are home prices dropping or increasing and what are the local trends? Get the Full Report To see the full report visit our […]
This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we […]
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and thank them for their continued dedication to our nation. In the United States, there are many valuable benefits available to Veterans, including VA home loans. For over 75 years, VA home loans have provided millions of Veterans and their families the opportunity to […]
Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families impacted financially by COVID to delay mortgage payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when forbearances end. Some originally forecasted that up to 30% of homeowners would choose to enter forbearance. Less than 10% actually did, and […]
To say that 2020 has been a bit of a whirlwind would be an understatement. And as we get closer to the end of the year, many buyers and sellers are wondering if it makes financial sense to enter the market. Although the warmer months are typically considered the best time to move, buyer demand […]
Registration Not Required If you’re considering buying a home this fall, you will want to explore the St. Louis Home Buyer Guide 2020 Fall Edition. The contents of the e-booklet is outlined in the video above. Please note: Registration is NOT Required.Yep, you do not have to share your email to read the guide! You can […]
If you have been reading about the real estate market recently you can’t help but pick up on conflicting messages. “Wow homes are more affordable now than ever before!” mixed with … “Low inventory and bidding wars are driving home prices higher!” The two statements don’t seem to be compatible with each other. So which […]
Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from the […]
How to Find Affordable Homes in the Parkway School District Parkway School District is a highly ranked school system in the St. Louis area. How do you find affordable homes in the Parkway School district? You have to know the area to search in as the prices vary significantly. The school district is divided up […]
If you’re considering buying a home this summer, you will want to explore the St. Louis Home Buyer Guide 2020 Summer Edition. The contents of the e-booklet is outlined in the video above. Please note: Registration is NOT Required. You can either read the content online or download the PDF file for your own copy. […]
After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new spring for real estate. Here at Finding Homes for You we are feeling the surge of buyers coming back into the […]
Given how we have seen more unemployment claims than ever before over the past several weeks, fear is spreading widely. Some good news, however, shows that more than 4 million initial unemployment filers have likely already found a new job, especially as industries such as health care, food and grocery stores, retail, delivery, and more increase […]
With the housing crash of 2006-2008 still visible in the rear-view mirror, many are concerned the current correction in the stock market is a sign that home values are also about to tumble. What’s taking place today, however, is nothing like what happened the last time. The S&P 500 did fall by over fifty percent […]
Click the Charts to Expand the View When do the most homes come on the market in St. Louis? This is a question we get all of the time. In 2019 the peak months for new listings were April, May, and June. Is this good, bad or neither? Will history repeat itself in 2020? Do […]
Big Demand for Smaller Homes Movies, tv shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different. Smaller homes are in demand in today’s real estate market. Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is not […]
Is A Bigger House Within Your Budget? Equity gains are based on the number of years sellers have lived in their home. At this time of year, many families come together to celebrate the season. It’s also the time when many realize their homes are just not quite big enough to host all of their […]
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what they mean for you. According to a recent article on realtor.com, “In a nutshell, an HOA […]
