Knight Barry Title Inc

🏡 Confused about home prices?
Find out what’s really happening and get insights on whether you should buy, sell, or simply stay informed.

The Real Story Behind What’s Happening with Home Prices If you’re wondering what’s going on with home prices lately, you’re definitely not the only one.

📉 Want to lower your mortgage rate now?

Discover four simple steps to cut your rate by up to 1.5 percentage points and save $400 a month on a $500,000 home. From shopping around to boosting your credit, these tips can make a big difference. 📊✨

Read the full article to find out more!

Tired of Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? 4 Steps That Could Slash Your Rate Right Away Homebuyers who are tired of waiting for lower mortgage rates can take concrete steps on their own to get a better deal.

Thinking about buying vs. renting?

With rental prices rising faster than home prices, it might be more affordable to buy a starter home than rent in many U.S. metros. A recent report shows that in over half of the nation's largest cities, buying is the better option financially. Curious about the details? Check out the full article to see how the numbers stack up and what it means for you! 📊✨

Starter Homes More Affordable Than Renting In more than half of the nation’s largest metros, Americans are likely to find owning a home cheaper than renting.

Our President and CEO, Craig Haskins, spoke at ALTA ONE today on "Best Practices for Closing Outside of Regulated Title Products, Avoiding Compromised Passwords, and Helping Agents "WISP." We're always glad to help industry members stay up-to-date with ALTA's Best Practices.

📈 Nearly 50% of U.S. Homes Are Equity-Rich! 🏡✨

ATTOM’s latest report shows that nearly half of all mortgaged homes in the U.S. had significant equity gains in Q2 2024, thanks to rising home prices and strong demand. 📊🌟

Want to know more about what this means for homeowners? Check out the full article for all the details! 🔍👇

Homeowner Equity On The Rise Again Across The U.S. ATTOM today released its second quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, which shows that 49.2% of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the second quarter. In other words, the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those proper...

Congratulations on your closing Nicole! 🎆 We are so glad you had a great experience with Sarah. ⭐️

The real estate market is shifting, and it’s happening fast! With rising mortgage rates, fluctuating home prices, and new industry challenges, it can feel like there’s a lot to juggle. But change doesn’t have to be scary—it’s an opportunity to thrive, not just survive! 🏡✨

Check out this article, to learn more about how to navigate the changes with confidence and help your clients do the same!

Market Shift? Here's How to Thrive & Not Just Survive A shift is happening in real estate. Here is the best way to make sure that you help your buyers and sellers navigate it.

Fall is here! 🍁 However, with that brings cooler temps, falling leaves, and changing weather. Is your home ready for it?

Check out this article for a list of home maintenance tasks that will help make sure your home is ready for the changing seasons!

Essential Fall Home Maintenance Tasks [Checklist] - Standard Prepare your home before the winter season hits with this comprehensive fall home maintenance checklist. Complete with product and brand suggestions.

Commercial real estate transaction typically involve many moving parts and title complexities. When you work with Knight Barry Title to secure your venture with title insurance, we'll do the hard work to ensure a smooth, seamless transaction. 🤝

Ready to get started? Visit our website at knightbarry.com!

The number of people that are refinancing their homes is at the highest it has been in the past 2 years! 📈 However, what does this mean and how does it stack up to previous years?

🔗 Read this article to learn more!

Refinancing Volume Highest in Nearly Two Years Mortgage application activity staged a moderately strong recovery from the previous holiday-shortened week, although the recovery was attributable solely to the refinance side of the business. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage application v...

Did you know that real estate fraud is a rising issue and can take many forms? From mortgage or title fraud all the way to grand theft, it's a problem that shouldn't be ignored. 🚫

🔗 Read this article to learn more real estate fraud and what it can entail.

Uncovering and Prosecuting Real Estate Fraud As property fraud schemes become more prevalent and sophisticated, how prepared is your jurisdiction to protect homeowners?

Whether you're trying to buy a new home or sell your house, working with a real estate professional is so important. They have a set of skills dedicated to making your real estate goals happen and expertise to help you every step of the way!

🔗 Read this article to read more on why you should work with a real estate professional!

Why Working with a Real Estate Professional Is Crucial Right Now Navigating the housing market can be tricky, especially these days.

With the convenience of online transactions comes the very real risk of wire fraud. 🚨 It’s crucial to stay vigilant and protect your financial information by using secure payment methods and verifying the legitimacy of websites before making any transactions. If you have any doubts before completing a transaction, contact the other party directly to verify their information. It's always better to be safe than sorry!