Infographics Archives - Page 8 of 10 - Joe Fernald

Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most “Return On Investment” (ROI). While big projects like adding a bathroom or a complete remodel of a

Veterans Affairs Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

November 11, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Since the creation of the VA Home Loans Program, 22 million veterans have been able to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. So far in 2017, $188 billion has been loaned to veterans and their families through the program. VA Purchase Loans are on the rise in 46 out of 50 states and

The Difference an Hour Makes in Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]

November 3, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

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Every Hour in the US Housing Market: 624 Homes Sell 347 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.13

Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Unless You Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 27, 2017

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Millennials

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Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home, which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 40% of millennials who purchased homes this year have put down less than 10%. 76.4% of loan applications were

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 20, 2017

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy

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Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.8%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 13, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale! Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on

The Mortgage Process: What You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 6, 2017

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.

Should I Buy a Home Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 29, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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Some Highlights: The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 4.4% by next year. CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 5.0% over

Lack of Existing Home Inventory Slows Sales Heading into Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 22, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report. First-time homebuyers made up 31% of all sales in August. Homes are selling quickly with 51% of homes on the market for less than a month. A limited supply continues to drive up prices for the 66th consecutive month.

Top 5 Reasons Why Millennials Choose to Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 15, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Millennials

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Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.” The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living