The rise in student loan debt is a constant subject on the news, and it is often listed as one of the main reasons why Millennials are slow to enter the housing market. Statistics from a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CNBC Make It show that U.S. adults age 33 to 40 have an average[...]
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently announced its 2021 loan limits. Due to a steady increase in median home prices across the country, the FHA increased annual loan limits by 7.42%. This will be shown in a floor increase from $331,760 to $356,362 for single-family home loans and a ceiling increase from $765,600 to $822,375. The 2021 national low-cost area mortgage[...]
Atlanta’s Best New Homes Show recently welcomed Kim Arrington, branch manager, with New American Funding. Arrington joined this Mortgage Minute segment, sponsored by New American Funding, to discuss the New American Dream initiative. This brand-new initiative was created to help the African American community earn homeownership. The New American Dream initiative from New American Funding is focused primarily on the African[...]
We've all been through some rough times during the past few years thanks to the economic downturn. But, now that the market is getting better, many buyers are looking to start a new chapter in their lives by purchasing a new home in Atlanta. However, just how long will those bumps and bruises on your credit report keep you from[...]
As Monday, January 21 approaches, the nation waits for all of the upcoming celebrations and spectacle as President Obama is sworn in for a second term. Although many have made travel plans to go to Washington, D.C. for the festivities, most of us will be watching from home and online as the day’s events unfold. Many are looking beyond January[...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGiBnVxa1CM&version=3&hl=en_US] Academy Mortgage has more good news! Atlanta new home values and real estate activity in general are picking up! In the past few months, home values have appreciated by more than four percent in the local market. This means that more people are able to sell their home and then turn around and buy an even bigger home. Another benefit of[...]
Homebuyers will be paying for the much-debated two-month extension of the payroll tax passed by congress at the end of last year. The sad part about it is that buyers of Atlanta real estate will be paying a lot longer than just two months; they will be paying for 30 years. Employees get an additional two month cut in Social Security[...]
Cindi MacPherson with Interior Partners joins us on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Cindi is a partner with the Interior Partners. She is NCIDQ certified interior designer and her company specializes in model homes, sales centers and clubhouses. Tips from Cindi for decorating for the holidays and being the hot house on the block include using bells, sleighs, wreaths, garlands and[...]