Extreme Weather Affecting Buying Decisions

By: Gem Home Loans

One of the primary purposes of a house is protection from the elements. After all, we all want to feel safe at home – and shelter from harsh weather...

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Affordable Homes Still Available

By: Gem Home Loans

Home prices have been increasing for a while now. But that doesn’t necessarily mean homeownership is unaffordable. In fact, according to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions, buying...

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Pending Home Sales Slow In February

By: Gem Home Loans

The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index measures the number of contracts to buy homes that are signed each month. Because contract signings precede closings by several...

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Renters Turning To Purchasing New Homes

By: Gem Home Loans

When it comes time to make a move, you first have to decide whether you’ll rent or buy your next place. For most of us, this decision is primarily...

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Despite Hikes, Rates Remain Low

By: Gem Home Loans

Mortgage rates have recently started to increase again, after hovering at or just above record lows for months. And with most economists predicting the economy will boom – as...

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Average Home Sale In February – 20 Days

By: Gem Home Loans

The typical home for sale was on the market just 20 days in February, according to new data released by the National Association of Realtors. That’s a record low...

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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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