Andreina Landis, Realtor

12/13/2019

Get the facts about foreclosure!

Foreclosure is disheartening, but we've rounded up the top misconceptions about the process in the hope that they'll help you breathe a little easier. The post 7 Myths About Going Through Foreclosure to (Hopefully) Ease Your Mind appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights, realtor.com®.

12/11/2019

The moving parts inside every real estate transaction are more intricate and require more attention than most consumers realize. It's vitally important, now more than ever, to hire a real estate agent that wins.

Buying or selling a home? Here are 10 good reasons to hire a buyer's agent or a seller's agent—reasons you might have overlooked or not considered.

12/09/2019

More retirees are seeking equity-based options.

Seniors saw their housing wealth grow in the first quarter of this year, reaching a record.

12/06/2019

In contrast to prior predictions, low mortgage rates are fueling a flurry of refinancing filings!

This was supposed to be the time when mortgage rates were climbing over five percent. All anyone was talking about going into 2019 was how the higher rates were going to put a wrench in the market. And now, halfway through the year, rates have dropped to a two-year low and, not surprisingly, refinan...

12/06/2019

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12/04/2019

Consumers do want the benefits of digital transactions during property closing, but they also want a face-to-face interaction when the time comes to sign.

Despite the push for fully digital mortgage closings, 81% of consumers say they would still do a mortgage closing in-person versus digitally. The post In a digital era, more consumers prefer speaking to a real person about mortgage closings appeared first on HousingWire.

12/02/2019

Could a housing shortage drive prices up?

There’s a shortage of homes on the market, and it’s driving up house prices and rents, especially for average earners living in high-cost markets. This is the big takeaway from Harvard’s massive study from the Joint Center for Housing Studies released recently on the state of the nation’s ho...

11/29/2019

Thinking about retirement? Refinancing might be the key to your dreams.

The usual reasons to refinance are to reduce the monthly payment or to raise cash. The third option, which is under-appreciated, is to shorten the period of indebtedness.

11/27/2019

Find out how geography figures in to your remodeling plans!

If you live in an older home or one that could use a couple of updates, the question is often: Move or renovate? But, today, there’s another question among those who want to renovate: Do it now or wait? Increased prices on many items, “from tile to counter tops, laminates to lighting,” said CN...

11/25/2019

Think you don't need a real estate agent? Think again. There's a whole lot more that goes on during a real estate transaction than most people realize.

Not using a professional real estate agent to save money in your real estate deal may cost you later. Whether you're buying or selling, you're negotiating a complex transaction with potential pitfalls that could impact your bottom line. A professional agent can use her knowledge and skills to guide....

11/22/2019

Spending on a home renovation can be a mental tug of war, but sometimes the most value can be in the least pleasurable projects.

New kitchens gave people the biggest thrill, whether they were buyers looking at properties or owners planning on staying put, according to a poll of 20 remodeling projects by the National Association of Realtors. However, new roofing and new floors had the biggest payback, the report showed.

11/20/2019

A near 5% increase in home prices is on the horizon according to a new estimate from CoreLogic.

Home prices will increase by 4.7% on a year-over-year basis from April 2019 to April 2020, according to a CoreLogic estimate. That will be a faster pace than the 3.6% gain in the prior year, the report said. CoreLogic's projection is above forecasts by the Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae an...