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How savvy are you about mortgage financing or refinancing?
May 14
Well according to a recent Mortgage Marketplace Survey done by Zillow, many of you may not be as savvy as you think you are. I am not going to quote the percentages of how many of you are not savvy in the various financing areas that the survey covered, but choose instead to briefly enlighten Read the rest of this entry »
Rent Vs. Buy, Interest Rates and Warren Buffet
Apr 22
Today I thought it would be a great time to talk about interest rates and when is the right time to buy a property. Hand in hand with this comes the topic of the monthly cost of renting vs. owning. I was going to use some charts and graphs that came to my attention just recently to aid me with this post, but I’m afraid they were just too big for me to reduce down, and if I had, you would need a magnifying glass to read them.
In their stead I’m going to provide you with some of the highlights of those charts. Should you want to see the actual charts shoot me an email to azhowardharris@gmail and I will get them off to you. In the meantime here are the facts that were represented.
- In 2012 through the first quarter of 2013 Mortgage interest rates were the lowest since 1993.
- In charting the interest rates for the last 200 years it is easy to see that constant fluctuations over the course of years clearly evidences that rates are bound to increase.
- Median home prices have gone up approximately 3.5 times in 32 years
- Because rates are near historic lows, the payment for an average home is about the same as 30 years ago (Freddie Mac)
- Average rent is up 4 times in 32 years (Zillow).
There was also some compelling information that compared1981 to 2013
| Oct-81 | Feb-13 | |
| Median Home Price | $69,600 | $246,800 |
| Interest Rates | 16.63% | 3.53% |
| Monthly Payment | $967 P&I | $1,115 P&I |
| Monthly Rent | $315 | $1,350 |
At the end of all of the charts was this quote from Warren Buffet. “ I would buy a home and finance it with a 30 year mortgage, it’s a terrific deal”. Now I don’t know how you feel about Mr. Buffet, but he does seem to know what he is doing when it comes to making some good, sound financial decisions.
In conclusion, if any of this information begins to make you think that now just may be the time to move forward on that thought you had to buy your first home or perhaps sell your existing home give me a call (480 586 0339). I would love to talk with you at a time that is convenient for you. Obviously there will be no obligation on your part, I am available at any time.
A New Guy In Town And 1st Quarter 2013 Fountain Hills Market Summary
Apr 14
Where did the blogs go? OK here is the short version of the story. TJ, your usual author has been very busily engaged in expanding her career. She is now a fully licensed Arizona Health Insurance Agent. So now meet me, first her husband, second her partner and clearly last, an Associate Broker with Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate here in Fountain Hills. In addition Read the rest of this entry »
Looking Back And Looking Forward To The Phoenix Housing Market
Jan 23
There is a lot of good news out there when it comes to the housing market. Not only on a national level but on a local level as well. Year over year the Phoenix housing market increased 22.5% at the end of December. To say that is HUGE is understated. Locally in Fountain Hills we are continuing to sell single family homes, town homes and condos to existing residents who have been able to sell their homes quickly as well as Read the rest of this entry »
The Fiscal Cliff Bill Brings Good News For Arizona Homeowners Needing To Do A Short Sale
Jan 03
If you are a struggling homeowner and are considering a short sale or modification you will still be eligible for tax relief in 2013. In addition to the extension of tax cuts for those making under $450,000 the “fiscal cliff bill” passed by Congress on January 1 included a provision to exclude borrowers Read the rest of this entry »
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- How savvy are you about mortgage financing or refinancing?
- Rent Vs. Buy, Interest Rates and Warren Buffet
- A New Guy In Town And 1st Quarter 2013 Fountain Hills Market Summary
- Looking Back And Looking Forward To The Phoenix Housing Market
- The Fiscal Cliff Bill Brings Good News For Arizona Homeowners Needing To Do A Short Sale
