Zillow recently launched a new series of “What If” commercials, leading to the question “What if I could get preapproved in minutes?” After clicking the “Get Pre-Approved” tab buyers can enter information about income, monthly debt, and credit score. This populates a probable loan amount estimate. Buyers then have the choice of taking it a step […]
Real estate has gone mobile! Whether you’re looking to find a home, calculate a mortgage payment, design a house, or discover a neighborhood, there’s an app for that. Here’s a list of some of the best real estate apps in 2014. Looking for a home? Start here! These apps are designed to help with your […]
As Zillow.com has gained popular, so have Zestimate home values…and inquiries about it. What is a Zestimate? A Zestimate is a computer-generated estimate of a home’s market value. Computed using Zillow’s proprietary formula, it incorporates data about a home based on physical attributes, tax assessments, prior sale prices, market activity, recent sales nearby, and even […]
It’s a common understanding that lower interest rates mean lower mortgage payments. As the economy continues to improve, interest rates will continue to increase. With current rates hovering around 4.25%, it’s likely that they’ll increase to above 5% by the end of 2014. The infographic below (presented by Zillow.com) shows how this impacts buyer mortgage […]