Suzy Lyons, Realtor

10/09/2020

Survey Says... An aggressive buyer search with an optimistic overview during a health crisis results in a "YES" to home buying in 2020. See Infographic

Reading Time: 2 minutes A few highlights: A recently released HarrisX study shows that those buying a house right now ... Read This Article The post What 2020 homebuyers really want in a health crisis [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Cornerstone Blog.

10/07/2020

Thinking about a fix and flip or a development project? Investors consider hard money to access more funding! Here's how ⤵️

Hard money lenders can be a good option for real estate investors who can't get traditional loans or want to close fast. Read on to learn how to find them.

10/06/2020

New things are happening in this city and I have the inside scoop! – Just ask me.

10/05/2020

Survey results show that the near-record-low mortgage rates are stable and creating a soaring demand for housing. See the trend

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS ® ), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.93 percent. “Mortgage rates have remained effectively flat or at near record lows

10/02/2020

✅ August numbers are officially out and it's looking strong! Chief Economist Danielle Hale at Realtor.com addresses why the market is hotter and more competitive than ever. See why

Realtor.com which recently released the latest numbers on the country’s housing market.

10/01/2020

Closing day can be a celebration day to remember! Use this step-by-step guide to ensure it's a success

Closing day is the culmination of a weeks-long process that could include financial drama, tense negotiations and a lot of discussions with real estate professionals, lawyers and mortgage lenders. Here’s a guide to navigate what happens after you sign the purchase contract until the day you get t

09/30/2020

Your homebuying budget may be determined by your pre-approval. Read more below

If you're serious about buying a home, you need to get preapproved for a mortgage. Learn what is required so you can speed up the approval process.

09/29/2020

Sellers getting what they ask for as the U.S experiences the fastest home price growth since 2018

Exceptionally strong demand, historically low supply and record low mortgage rates are fueling the fastest home price growth since 2018.

09/28/2020

Good news to homeowners! Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have extended foreclosure and REO evictions until December 31, 2020. See if this moratorium applies to you!

​​Washington, D.C. – Today, to help borrowers at risk of losing their home due to the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will extend the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate...

09/25/2020

As mortgage rates drop, loan applications rise 2.9%. Source: Mortgage Bankers Association ✔️

The market composite index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, increased by 2.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis. On an unadjusted basis, the index rose by 2.0%

09/24/2020

Where will the housing market be by the end of 2020? Zillow housing analysts predict an increase!

Is your home worth as much as you thought?

09/24/2020

The National Association of REALTORS® has some findings that cannot be overlooked! Check out buyer activity across the country below ✔️

REALTORS® reported that, on average, properties for which the sale closed in August received about 3 offers, up from 2 offers one year ago and in March when the pandemic hit.