Will Housing Affordability Be a Challenge in 2017?

Will Housing Affordability Be a Challenge in 2017?

Bottom Line: The Housing Affordability Index is in great shape and should not be seen as a challenge to the real estate market’s continued recovery.

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Start 2017 Off Right… List Your House for Sale

Start 2017 Off Right… List Your House for Sale

 This winter is not like recent years. The recent jump in mortgage rates has forced buyers off the fence and into the market, resulting in incredibly strong demand RIGHT NOW!! At the same time, inventory levels of homes for sale have dropped dramatically as compared to this time last year.

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See Plans for Solar-Powered, Mixed-Income Cottage Community in Ann Arbor

See Plans for Solar-Powered, Mixed-Income Cottage Community in Ann Arbor

A proposal for a solar-powered, mixed-income cottage community next to County Farm Park in Ann Arbor, including both affordable housing and market-rate housing, is starting to generate buzz.

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4 Reasons to Buy Your Dream Home This Winter

4 Reasons to Buy Your Dream Home This Winter

As the temperature in many areas of the country starts to cool down, you might think that the housing market will do the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are 4 reasons you should consider buying your dream home this winter instead of waiting for spring!

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In the News: Trump Nominates Ben Carson for HUD Secretary

In the News: Trump Nominates Ben Carson for HUD Secretary

It’s official: retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson will serve as President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), so long as Congress confirms him.

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Here are 5 bold predictions for housing in 2017

Here are 5 bold predictions for housing in 2017

For 2017, Joe Melendez predicts a softening of the housing market led by the imminent rates hikes – Fed supported or not. But there still could be opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.

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