The authors found that about 31 percent of first-time buyers took such advice, regardless of income, while more than half of those who earn less than $75,000 a year sought referral advice. About 7 percent above that income line sought advice.
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According to the latest Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse Tracking Survey, an estimated 26.2 percent of home purchases by current homeowners in March relied solely on cash, up from a 12-month low of 22.8 percent recorded last August. Figures are based on a three-month moving average.
Read More »Healthier Market Welcome Sight for Spring Home Buyers
The National Housing Trend Report for March was just released by Realtor.com, and it offers some great news for spring home buyers. The market is much healthier this year, with growth in inventory and days on the market. With modest price increases present, the overall outlook is good.
Read More »Buyer / Seller Market? East and West Coast Differ
According to the latest market analysis report released Thursday by Zillow, whether a buyer or a seller has the upper hand in home sales this spring will depend largely on which part of the country their deal takes place.
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