At the April 7th Rally I spent some time talking about Ann Landers quote, "Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your FURTURE LIES!" This is our TIME here at CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty all we have to do is GRAB IT! We need to … [Read more...]
PRETTY DARN COLD OUT THERE!
It's about as COLD as I can remember around here for January and February but despite the frigid surroundings, the real estate market is off to a HOT start in 2026. In the middle of snowstorms and subfreezing temperatures, listings and sales have … [Read more...]
WELCOME 2024!
Welcome in the year 2024 and a new look for the real estate market in Hampton Road and Northeastern North Carolina. Open business has picked up and we closed 23% more commission dollars in January 2024 versus last January 2023. Potential Closings for … [Read more...]
Hispanics’ Ready to Buy but Lending Experience Falls Short
TD Bank has announced results of its inaugural Mortgage Service Index, a nationwide consumer survey that included questions addressing the Hispanic home buying experience, attitudes toward obtaining a mortgage and Hispanic home owner’s outlook … [Read more...]
FHA’s Permanent MI Policy: Clever, but Still a Problem
When it was announced that the Federal Housing Administration would extend its mandatory monthly mortgage insurance premiums to a minimum of 10 years up to as long as the life of its 30-year loans depending on the size of the down payment, many … [Read more...]
How Difficult Is the Mortgage Process for Buyers?
TD Bank recently announced the results of their inaugural Mortgage Service Index. The index was designed to identify best practices and trouble areas in home financing and act as a service indicator for lending institutions. Below are some of the key … [Read more...]