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Homebuilders Welcome Tariff Pause on Canadian and Mexican Imports
Homebuilders are praising former President Trump’s decision to delay the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30...
Neil Caron
Feb 51 min read
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Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?
In the real estate world, two key terms get tossed around frequently: buyer’s market and seller’s market . But what exactly sets these...
Neil Caron
Feb 52 min read
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Tuesday Market Movement Update
Mortgage rates trended lower last week. New home sales jumped in December. Home price appreciation continued to rise in November....
Neil Caron
Feb 41 min read
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Is Refinancing Right for You? Here’s What to Consider
Here are the top six reasons people consider refinancing their home loans......... Rate Reduction: Even a small decrease in your interest...
Neil Caron
Feb 41 min read
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States Seeing the Largest Gains and Losses in Homeownership
ReadySetLoan recently reviewed findings based on U.S. Census data from 2019 to 2024. While some states have seen substantial growth in...
Neil Caron
Feb 31 min read
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Could Home Prices Dip This Spring? Key Market Signals to Watch
At ReadySetLoan , we’ve been tracking the shifting housing market closely. Recently, we noted that the inventory of unsold homes is on...
Neil Caron
Feb 31 min read
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U.S. Homes Sales in 2024 Fell to Lowest Level in Nearly 30 Years
4.06 million Higher mortgages rates and record home prices kept sales subdued for the second straight year Existing-home sales in the...
Neil Caron
Jan 311 min read
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Markets in a minute......
It's time for Markets in a Minute! Here's your weekly look at what's happening with rate movement, the economy and the housing market....
Neil Caron
Jan 311 min read
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Household income required to buy a home in every state
In 36 out of the 50 states, homebuyers need to earn six figures to afford a home.
Neil Caron
Jan 311 min read
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady: What Homebuyers Need to Know
As of January 30, 2024, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stands at 6.95% , marking a slight dip from last week’s 6.96% , according...
Neil Caron
Jan 311 min read
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New Home Sales Shine as Market Closes Strong in 2024
The market for newly built homes continues to be a bright spot in the housing industry. As 2024 wrapped up, new home sales and...
Neil Caron
Jan 312 min read
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Why didn’t we see a home-price correction in 2024?
Existing home sales ended the year on a positive note, aligning with our Housing Market Tracker data, and surprisingly, home prices also...
Neil Caron
Jan 281 min read
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“Home Same Home”
The U.S. just experienced its slowest year for home sales in nearly 30 years, driven by a combination of high mortgage rates and...
Neil Caron
Jan 271 min read
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Mortgage Facts vs. Myths #1
Truth While a 20% down payment may help you avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI), you don't need to put down that much to buy a home....
Neil Caron
Jan 211 min read
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Pros, Cons and Misconceptions of FHA Condo Approval
What are the PROS of being an FHA Approved Condominium? FHA condo approval dramatically increases the pool of potential buyers Statistics...
Neil Caron
Dec 21, 20183 min read
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A Lesson in Selective Enforcement and Officer’s Authority
A defense owners can raise if the Board claims the owner has violated the rules is “selective enforcement,” meaning the Board arbitrarily...
Neil Caron
Nov 2, 20182 min read
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A Lesson in Selective Enforcement and Officer’s Authority
A defense owners can raise if the Board claims the owner has violated the rules is “selective enforcement,” meaning the Board arbitrarily...
Neil Caron
Nov 2, 20182 min read
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It's House Hunting Season!
Between October and December each year, starter home inventory in the US gets a 7% boost, according to new data from Trulia. In 70 of the...
Neil Caron
Oct 11, 20182 min read
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Explaining The Manager Licensure Bill
HOA laws are generated at the state level. Some states require licensing and others do not. Connecticut is one state that requires...
Neil Caron
Sep 27, 20182 min read
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Political Yard Signs and HOA Rules During Campaign Season
As Election Day draws near, disputes over political yard signs can lead to lessons of free-speech in America's neighborhoods....
Neil Caron
Sep 24, 20182 min read
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