Real Estate Information Archive

Blog

Displaying blog entries 351-360 of 706

Know What Your Home Is Worth!

by Christie Cannon

Know What Your Home Is Worth!

Christie Cannon shares why you need to know what your home is worth in 2019! Rising home values, the state of the housing market, your tax assessed value are all things you need to know! Christie dishes on these topics and more on the latest edition of Good Morning Texas.

The Cannon Real Estate Team is here for you and can answer all of your questions. 

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

The Importance of Homeownership to the American Dream

by Christie Cannon

The Importance of Homeownership to the American Dream

The Importance of Homeownership to the American Dream | MyKCM

For centuries, people in this country have seen homeownership as part of the American Dream. Whether they were born here or immigrated from another country, they wanted to own a piece of America. With so many prominent societal changes over the last few decades, it is fair to ask if people in America still feel the same way about owning a home. The answer was made abundantly clear in two separate reports released earlier this month.

In their market trends report, As Housing Trends Shift, So Does Renter, Buyer and Seller SentimentTrulia revealed that:

“After two years of no change, the share of Americans who say that homeownership is part of their personal “American Dream” ticked up from 72 percent to 73 percent of Americans.”

At the same time, the National Association of Realtors released their Aspiring Home Buyers Profile. As the report explained:

“For both homeowners and non-homeowners alike, homeownership is strongly considered a part of the American Dream. For non-owners, roughly 75 percent reported that homeownership is part of their American Dream. For owners, nine in 10 believe it is part of their American Dream.”

Bottom Line

The belief among the vast majority of Americans, whether they rent or own, is that purchasing a home still remains a major step toward accomplishing the American Dream.

 

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

JPMorgan Chase Plans to Expand Its Huge Legacy West Campus

by Christie Cannon

JPMorgan Chase Plans to Expand Its Huge Legacy West Campus

 

Almost one year ago, financial giant JPMorgan Chase opened its 1-million square foot regional campus at Legacy West in Plano. The 49-acre development is home to thousands of JPMorgan Chase employees.

Chase is now requesting approval to expand the second phase of its $300 million project. The campus currently is home to three large buildings and two parking garages. The initial site plan details an additional 7-story building and 1.900 additional parking spaces in a new parking garage to be built on the south-side of Highway 121.

The Chase office is one of the biggest components of the Legacy West development, which is also home to office for Toyota, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Boeing & FedEx Office. Read about all the details here.

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

Christie Dishes on the Market, Home Values & More!

by Christie Cannon

Christie Dishes on the Market, Home Values & More!

 

Check out Christie on Good Morning Texas! Christie discusses what's going on in the housing market, how to check your home value and more! 

Also, don't miss her on The American Dream! She talks about how to file for your Homestead Exemption, updating your homeowner's insurance policy & getting up-to-date market values for your home.

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

Texas is Still #1 on UHaul's List of Top Growth States

by Christie Cannon

Texas is Still #1 on UHaul's List of Top Growth States

 

Texas maintained it's top spot on UHaul's annual Top 50 Growth States for the 3rd consecutive year. 

Texas arrivals of one-way U-Haul trucks were up 5 percent compared to the state’s 2017 numbers, while arrivals accounted for 50.2 percent of all one-way U-Haul traffic in Texas to keep it the top state for netting do-it-yourself movers.  North Texas, along with the Austin area, led the way for the state's inbound traffic, U-Haul said in its ranking.

"North Texas is truly bursting at the seams,” Kevin Flanagan president of U-Haul Company of Northwest Dallas, said in a prepared statement. “McKinney, Frisco and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has been growing substantially in recent years. Texas is gaining more residents than any other state."

Florida followed Texas on the U-Haul report at #2. This was Florida's third consecutive year at the second-place ranking.

U-Haul notes that its migration trends data does not directly correlate to population or economic growth, but shows which states people are moving to and from.

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here’s What to Watch

by Christie Cannon

Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here’s What to Watch

Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here's What to Watch | MyKCM

As we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you need to watch carefully: interest rates & inventory.

Interest Rates

Mortgage interest rates had been on the rise for much of 2018, but they made a welcome reversal at the end of the year. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates climbed to 4.94% in November before falling to 4.62% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage last week. Despite the recent drop, interest rates are projected to reach 5% in 2019.

The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power.

Purchasing power, simply put, is the amount of home you can afford to buy for the budget you have available to spend. As rates increase, the price of the house you can afford to buy will decrease if you plan to stay within a certain monthly housing budget.

The chart below shows the impact that rising interest rates would have if you planned to purchase a $400,000 home while keeping your principal and interest payments between $2,020-$2,050 a month.

Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here's What to Watch | MyKCM

With each quarter of a percent increase in interest rate, the value of the home you can afford decreases by 2.5% (in this example, $10,000).

Inventory

A ‘normal’ real estate market requires there to be a 6-month supply of homes for sale in order for prices to increase only with inflation. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), listing inventory is currently at a 3.9-month supply (still well below the 6-months needed), which has put upward pressure on home prices. Home prices have increased year-over-year for the last 81 straight months.

The inventory of homes for sale in the real estate market had been on a steady decline and experienced year-over-year drops for 36 straight months (from July 2015 to May 2018), but we are starting to see a shift in inventory over the last six months.

The chart below shows the change in housing supply over the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 months. As you can see, since June, inventory levels have started to increase as compared to the same time last year.

Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here's What to Watch | MyKCM

This is a trend to watch as we move further into the new year. If we continue to see an increase in homes for sale, we could start moving further away from a seller’s market and closer to a normal market.

Bottom Line

If you are planning to enter the housing market, either as a buyer or a seller, let’s get together to discuss the changes in mortgage interest rates and inventory and what they could mean for you.

 

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

The Cost Across Time

by Christie Cannon

The Cost Across Time 

The Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years.
  • Rates are projected to climb to 5.0% by this time next year according to Freddie Mac.
  • The impact your interest rate makes on your monthly mortgage cost is significant!
  • Lock in a low rate now while you can!

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

2018 Was a Great Year for Home Equity for Most Homeowners!

by Christie Cannon

 2018 Was a Great Year for Home Equity for Most Homeowners!

Understanding your home's value is critical to knowing your net worth, your ability to refinance to a lower rate, removing mortgage insurance, & ensuring that you are not under-insured in case of casualty-loss! To find out a better idea of your home's value click here.

Contact us today for an easy, no cost, consultation & home valuation!

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

 

Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead

by Christie Cannon

Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead

Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead | MyKCM

Following last year’s real estate market was like riding a rollercoaster. The market started off strong in 2018 and then softened before finishing with a mild flurry. However, one thing that did not waiver was America’s belief that owning a home makes sense from a financial standpoint.

An end-of-the-year survey by the Federal Reserve Bank’s Center for Microeconomic Data revealed that:

“The majority of households continue to view housing as a good financial investment.”

And that percentage has increased over the last three years.

 

Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead | MyKCM

Bottom Line

Though there is some uncertainty as to how the real estate market will perform over the next twelve months, one thing remains very certain: America’s belief in homeownership.

 

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

Frisco's Tallest New Tower Rises Above the Rest

by Christie Cannon

Frisco's Tallest New Tower Rises Above the Rest

Construction is moving right along on the newest & tallest tower to line Frisco's skyline. The new 25-story SkyHouse Frisco Station apartment tower will be lining the west side of the Dallas North Tollway near Warren Parkway.  Set to open in September of 2019, the building will house 332 luxury rental units. The high-rise is part of the $1.5 billion mixed-use Frisco Station development. 

"SkyHouse Frisco Station is on schedule, and we are pleased to be that much closer to offering residents the opportunity to be among the first to live in this unique building centrally located in the Hub, the centerpiece of Frisco Station," Jim Borders, president of Novare Group, said in a statement.

Frisco Station touts itself as a "feel-good place". The exciting new-urban development is the first in North Texas to address the total “well-being” of all who visit, live and work here. They are building the community around an innovative wellness program that brings together fitness amenities, medical facilities and wellness programming in a brand new way. These offerings make it easier than ever to achieve the ideal work-life balance and enjoy a healthy lifestyle, while being surrounded by the latest technology at every corner.

 

Christie Cannon | REALTOR
The Christie Cannon Team
Keller Williams Realty Frisco
972-215-7747
www.ChristieCannon.com
www.CannonTeamHomes.com

Displaying blog entries 351-360 of 706

Syndication

Categories

Archives

Share This Page

Contact Information

Photo of Christie Cannon Real Estate
Christie Cannon
Keller Williams Realty
5933 Preston Road #300
Frisco TX 75034
972-215-7747
Fax: 972-215-7748
Keller Williams Frisco - The Christie Cannon Team - http://www.christiecannon.com