The Best Way to Win A Bidding War

By: Gem Home Loans

In a today’s market, buyers have to compete for available homes. That means, finding ways to make your offer stand out from others. Put simply, you can’t expect to...

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Will Demand Go Down Now That Home Building Has Stopped?

By: Gem Home Loans

New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows the number of new homes that began construction in February was 10.3...

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February Proves Boon For Sellers

By: Gem Home Loans

The price a home is listed for isn’t necessarily the price its buyer will pay. That’s especially true when the number of homes for sale is low, as it...

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Experts Think Stable Credit Will Result In Higher Demand

By: Gem Home Loans

Each quarter, Fannie Mae asks senior mortgage executives for their views on the upcoming mortgage market. Their Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey can be a good predictor of what’s ahead...

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New High For Homeowners Contract Signings

By: Gem Home Loans

When a home seller accepts an offer and a contract to buy is signed, that home’s sale is considered pending until it closes weeks later. Because of the gap...

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When Will The Hot Housing Marketing Cool?

By: Gem Home Loans

High buyer demand and low for-sale inventory have made for a hot housing market. Homes are selling quickly and buyers are having to compete for available listings. But, according...

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Home Prices Hit Decade High

By: Gem Home Loans

The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices has collected home price data for the past 30 years and is considered among the leading measures of U.S. home values. Their most...

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More Competition For Homes Due to Hot Housing Market

By: Gem Home Loans

Spring is typically the season when the housing market heats up. And, while it’s still more than a month away, prospective buyers hoping to start their home search in...

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Cities vs. Suburbs: Which Is Cheaper?

By: Gem Home Loans

A lot has been written about how the coronavirus and remote work have led home buyers to flee urban centers and head to the suburbs. The idea that Americans...

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