Oxford MI emanates a small town feeling. The village center consists of shops, restaurants and taverns stretching for 2 blocks. Local happenings such as athletic events, downtown fairs, scarecrow competitions, school plays and concerts garner a large turnout throughout the year. In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many baby boomers are selling their current […]
The U.S. housing market is moving deeper into “buy territory,” which indicates that the majority of housing markets remain a sound investment, according to a newly released national index by Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. “Housing prices, in general, continue to slow and when considered in light of the recent trends in the […]
“indicating that housing markets across the country are strong“… A nationwide buy versus rent index is moving deeper into the “buy” territory, indicating that housing markets across the country are strong. This study by Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University also shows that home prices rose 5.4 percent in the first quarter. “This appears […]
Ah, to be a first-time home buyer again: How easy it was to buy a home when you weren’t carrying another mortgage on your back! If you’re looking to graduate from first-timer to repeat buyer, you know things are about to get much trickier. Unless you’re a bona fide house collector, you’ll have to sell your home in […]
Open houses are a great opportunity to view a home without having an appointment. There are certain things you can do to make the most of every visit. When you’re beginning the home-buying process, you might not know exactly what you want. Even if you don’t find your dream home at an open house, visiting […]
Relocating to an Unfamiliar Area? Here’s How to Get Your Bearings … This article in Realtor.Com from Patricia-Anne Tom, discusses choosing a home in an unfamiliar neighborhood can be nerve-racking. Mission: Neighborhood reconnaissance As with any house hunt, you should first figure out your budget and what you would need, want, and like to have in […]