Home Value Archives - Robby Oakes Mortgage Team at CIMG

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Grow at a Near-Record Pace

By Robby Oakes | March 30, 2022

U.S home prices grew at a near-record pace in January according to the National S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index; year-over-year home prices rose by 19.20 percent in January as compared to December’s reading of 18.90 percent. Home prices rose 1.80 percent on a month-to-month basis from December to January.

Why Did My Application For A Refinance Get Turned Down?

By Robby Oakes | March 8, 2022

If you want to save money on your home loan, you might want to refinance. During the refinancing process, you could secure a better interest rate on your home loan. You could also withdraw cash from your home’s equity value to cover other expenses. Similar to a regular mortgage application, some refinance applications are denied. Why is this the case, and what should you do next?

Home Values Are Impacted By School Zones: Is The Move Worth It?

By Robby Oakes | December 8, 2020

If you are looking for a home, then you probably have a budget in mind. You also need to know about the most common factors that influence the price of a home. One factor that always seems to play a role in the price of a home is the quality of the school system. This makes sense. After all, a lot of people who are looking for a home have children (or are planning on having children) and want to make sure they have access to a quality education. At the same time, is it truly worth the price increase to have access to a better school district?

Tips For Deciding The Value Of A Home

By Robby Oakes | August 21, 2020

Homes are more than just a building. They are filled with memories of children taking their first steps, holidays that were celebrated with family members and friends, and Super Bowl parties filled with smiles and cheers.

The Healthy Home? Selling The Wellness Value Of A Home

By Robby Oakes | July 23, 2020

A study by the World Health Organization says that 90% of our health comes from where and how people live. Homeowners are paying more attention to wellness. These considerations extend to the home that they want to buy. Do you want to get a great price when you sell your home? Go green and go healthy.

Top Real Estate Predictions You Should Know About

By Robby Oakes | July 27, 2018

Whether you are a homeowner looking to get the maximum return on investment, a buyer interested in fair market value or an industry insider grappling with the moving parts of the real estate industry, these are some trends and predictions you should know about.