by Emello Pagani | Nov 14, 2019 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates
Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment... 
by Emello Pagani | Nov 13, 2019 | Buyers
Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country. According to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, “Home showing activity was up again nationwide with a 4.6 percent rise in traffic, as the traditionally... 
by Emello Pagani | Nov 12, 2019 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third... 
by Emello Pagani | Nov 11, 2019 | Buyers
Today, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice. This year marks the 75th anniversary of VA Home Loan Benefit offerings through the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, also known as the GI Bill.... ![VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.emellopagani.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2019/11/VA-Home-Loans-by-the-Numbers-INFOGRAPHIC-562x675.jpg)
by Emello Pagani | Nov 8, 2019 | Buyers
Some Highlights: The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership. In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and... 