In the News

Housing and real estate are in the news. There as been a barrage of press about the housing industry over the past several months as reader interest has peaked. Many articles deal with the five "i"s of why it's a good time to buy a home - interest, incentives, investment, inventory and ideal location. For example, did you know that rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have dropped in nine out of the last 10 weeks, potentially allowing home buyers to save more than $1,500 per year? Today’s home buying opportunities are in the news.

Ignore the headlines

Famed Money Manager is perhaps best known for his timeless wisdom that you can beat the pros by focusing on stocks of companies where you either work or shop or have some other edge. But a more relevant Lynchism today is this gem: Ignore the headlines.

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The REAL Richmond Residential Real Estate Forecast

According to sources from the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR), mortgage rates in the metropolitan area are at historical lows with the inventory of new and existing homes high.

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Selling? Make sure the price is right

According to sources from the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR), mortgage rates in the metropolitan area are at historical lows with the inventory of new and existing homes high.

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Richmond area lowest for foreclosures

The Richmond region had the lowest foreclosure rate among the nation's top 100 metropolitan areas, according to a midyear report released yesterday by RealtyTrac.

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Home sales may pick up

Pending home sales index shows surprising gain in June, suggesting more deals to buy houses are in pipeline to close.

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Keeping Your Eye on the Ball:

The Financial Benefits of Homeownership

That’s essential advice not only for many sports, but for anyone thinking about buying — or not buying — a house this spring or summer.

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Homes sell best right here

If you have a house to sell, you're better off being in the Richmond area than anywhere else in Virginia.

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A buyer's market for homes

Listings are rising, as is time on the market for houses in Virginia

Virginia's housing market is a buyer's market, according to the Virginia Association of Realtors. The number of new and existing homes listed for sale statewide jumped 19 percent in...
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Buying in a Soft Housing Market

Everybody knows the housing boom is over in most parts of the country. But what does that mean for people who are thinking about buying a new...
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What’s Stopping You from Buying a New Home?

If you’re like a lot of people, you may be having trouble parting with — or selling — your current home. Without the proceeds from the sale, you can’t swing the new purchase....
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Finding a Mortgage

Alternative vs. the Old Standards, What’s Right for You? Almost anyone buying a home in 2006 will need to grapple with important questions like these...
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