Buyers Aren’t Giving Up, But Their House Hunts Are Lasting Longer

Buyers Aren’t Giving Up, But Their House Hunts Are Lasting Longer National Association of Home Builders | REALTOR® Mag News | December 5, 2018 Buyers are spending significant time trying to find the perfect home. Fifty-four percent of active buyers say they’ve been trying to find the right home for three months or longer, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Trends Report poll. Buyers say the biggest delays that are stretching out their home search is they can’t find

Greater Nashville New Home Building Reports for October 2018

Greater Nashville New Home Building Reports for October 2018 MarketGraphics Research Group | December 4, 2018 MarketGraphics Research Group has released the new permits for the 12-County Greater Nashville Area.  The counties include Bedford County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Marshall County, Maury County, Montgomery County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Williamson County, and Wilson County. These reports include the categories of Permits by County

Large, Small Markets See Diverging Pricing Trends

Large, Small Markets See Diverging Pricing Trends realtor.com | REALTOR® Mag News | December 3, 2018 A tale of two housing markets is unfolding nationwide, with homes in large cities seeing deep price cuts while those in smaller markets experience growth, according to realtor.com®’s November housing report. “The housing market is a ‘Tale of Two Cities’ as the divergence widens between high-cost, large urban areas and smaller, more affordable markets,” says realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle

Buyers Pounce on Stabilizing Mortgage Rates

Buyers Pounce on Stabilizing Mortgage Rates Freddie Mac | REALTOR® Mag News | November 30, 2018 Mortgage rates mostly held steady this week—and homebuyers responded by rushing to lock in rates. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.81 percent, Freddie Mac reports. “Mortgage rates stabilized the last couple of months as interest rate-sensitive sectors, such as new auto and home sales, have clearly softened the outlook for the economy,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

‘Uncertainty’ Plagues Market as Contract Signings Drop

‘Uncertainty’ Plagues Market as Contract Signings Drop Sales Should Get Better National Association of REALTORS® | REALTOR® Mag News | November 29, 2018 October marked the 10th consecutive month of decreases in contract signings—not a good sign for the housing market as it starts the traditionally slower months of sales. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Pending Home Sales Index—a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings—fell 2.6 percent to a reading of 102.1 in October. On a

Forecasters: Home Buyers, Sellers May Have Tough Road Ahead

Forecasters: Home Buyers, Sellers May Have Tough Road Ahead realtor.com | REALTOR® Mag News | November 28, 2018 Rising mortgage rates and home prices may prove a bigger thorn to home buyers in 2019 as buying a home gets more expensive in the new year. Meanwhile, as more homeowners list their homes, sellers will face greater competition, possibly increasing the need for concessions. Mortgage rates are forecast to reach 5.5 percent by the end of the year, and monthly mortgage payments will

25 Richest Counties in the U.S.

25 Richest Counties in the U.S. Williamson County TN Remains Among Nation’s Leaders REALTOR® Mag News | SmartAsset | November 26, 2018 Teton County, Wyo., is the richest county in the United States, where residents earn an average income that is 10 times higher than those who live in the poorest county, Hayes County, Neb., according to a new analysis from personal finance website SmartAsset. Residents in Teton County, which is home to Grand Teton National Park, earn an average $214,800

Southern Sage Sausage Dressing

Southern Sage Sausage Dressing Recipe This dressing recipe is a favorite during the holidays.  Serve with homemade giblet gravy.  Enjoy! 1 skillet of cornbread 6 biscuits 1 roll, sage sausage (Tennessee Pride works well) 1 tbs sage 1 large onion, diced 4 celery ribs, sliced or diced 1 stick butter 1 egg, beaten 2 10.5 oz cans, cream of chicken soup 1 12 oz can, evaporated milk 2 cups (16 oz) chicken or turkey stock 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp pepper In advance 24-48 hours ahead of time.  Prepare a