From homes to large commercial properties, at Monarch Title company, we do it all. With 17 years of experience, we are comfortable working on any type of closing. So, are traditional residential closings and commercial closings all that different? The answer, yes. Closing on a commercial property is much more involved and regulated […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Title Company
When buying a home, there are many factors that play into the decision of choosing the right title company. The first question on many of your minds is, who even makes that decision? That’s a really good question, in most markets it is the buyer, but in Boone County it is typically the seller. This […]
Amazon Quietly Reveals Possible Expansion into Real Estate
As shoppers scoured Amazon’s website recently for its annual “Prime Day” deals, the online shopping giant quietly disclosed a new service coming soon to its users, which would embark into the world of real estate and turn it into a competitor with Zillow and Redfin. Tucked into the website’s Home and Business Services section, where users can receive quotes […]
The Science of Homebuying Psychology: A Study
A recent survey of approximately 3,350 U.S. residents in 11 different metro areas who have either bought a home, sold a home, or plan to do so was conducted in the hopes of uncovering new perspectives and trends amongst recent homebuyers. It didn’t disappoint! The survey—which began back in May 2017 and has since asked […]
NAR: Here are 5 reasons for low homeownership rate
The job market continues to show improvement, and interest rates remain historically low, yet the homeownership rate in the U.S. remains near a 50-year low. The National Association of Realtors recently released a new white paper titled, “Hurdles to Homeownership: Understanding the Barriers” which lays out five reasons for the low homeownership rate. NAR released its paper in recognition of National […]
NAHB Releases Remodeling by Zip Cost Estimates for 2017
The National Association of Home Builders (“NAHB”) recently released its latest projections of spending on improvements to owner-occupied housing by zip code. The projections show total spending on improvements, the number of owner-occupied homes, as well as average spending per improvement, in each of over 26,000 zip codes for calendar year 2017. The estimates are […]