by The Mark Klein Team | Sep 21, 2018 | Real Estate
Opinions differ about whether home buyers are best served by purchasing an older home or new construction. New homes enjoy that “new home” smell and the idea that you are the very first occupant can be very appealing. On the other hand, older homes...
by The Mark Klein Team | Sep 20, 2018 | Real Estate
Home builder confidence in housing market conditions stayed flat in September. The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index reported an index reading of 67, which matched expectations and NAHB’s housing market reading for August. Analysts cited...
by The Mark Klein Team | Sep 19, 2018 | Mortgage
Imagine the bank depositing monthly premiums into your account instead of you writing a mortgage check. That’s basically how a reverse mortgage works. Traditional mortgages involve people paying down the interest and principal on a home loan. The goal is...
by The Mark Klein Team | Sep 18, 2018 | Real Estate
Homeowners looking to maximize their return on investment often want to know what season best achieves that goal. Getting near or full asking price can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including market trends, inventory and interest rates to name a few. It...
by The Mark Klein Team | Sep 17, 2018 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic news included readings on consumer credit, inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Fed Reports Consumer Credit Jumps in July The Federal Reserve reported that...