Tag Archive: affordability

THE BRONX LIFE – How Much Does It Cost To Live In The Bronx?

NEW VIDEO !!!! #therealonrealestate #jsbxhomes In “THE BRONX LIFE – How Much Does It Cost To Live In The Bronx?,” we briefly compare the cost of living in The Bronx to Manhattan and then dive into the cost of living in the Bronx, which is our City’s most affordable borough! If you ...

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2 CHARTS THAT SHOW THE TRUTH ABOUT HOME AFFORDABILITY

There is a lot of discussion about the current state of housing affordability for both first-time and move-up buyers, and much of the narrative is tarnished with a negative slant. However, the truth is that housing affordability is better today than at almost any time in our history. The naysayers ...

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BUYERS: Low Interest Rates Have a High Impact on Home Affordability

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. ...

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