"Take Away" Funding your home purchase or sale can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Your tax refund can help you reach your goals. Let’s connect to discuss how you can start on your journey. Here's a "Take Away" for you: Turning in your tax returns is just half the battle. Making the most of your tax return is the other half. And, there’s no better way to spend it than Continue Reading about Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year
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What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home
What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home Take Away Owing to a historic inventory crunch, new construction is playing a more prominent role in the housing inventory landscape in decades. In December 2021, 34.1% of U.S. single-family homes on the market were new builds, according to a report by Redfin. A year prior, only 25.4% of homes for sale were new Continue Reading about What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home
How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates
Take Away Just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac approached 4% for the first time since May of 2019. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate Continue Reading about How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates
Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022
Take Away A pre-approval letter from your lender signals a "green light" to sellers that you’re a serious buyer. You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to Continue Reading about Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022
A Happy Tail: Pets and the Homebuying Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
Take-Aways Nearly Half of Americans would move for their Pets. 43% of households would change their living situation for their pets. 68% say community animal policies influenced where they chose to live. Continue Reading about A Happy Tail: Pets and the Homebuying Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market
A Smart Move Once you've done your homework and selected your lender, you can expect them to be by your side every step of the way, beginning with getting pre-approved before you begin looking for homes. The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the home buying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very Continue Reading about How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market
What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
Bottom Line It’s crucial right now to work with a real estate expert who understands how the market is changing and what that means for home buyers and sellers. If you’re planning to make a move this year, connect with a good real estate agent so you have someone who can answer your questions, give you the best advice, and guide you along the way. In today’s real estate market, low Continue Reading about What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
The Bottom Line “Interestingly, markets, where new supply is improving the fastest, tend to be higher priced than those that have yet to see improvement, suggesting sellers are more active in the more expensive markets.” As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Continue Reading about The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021