TAKE AWAY: The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good […]
Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
YOUR TAKE AWAY “Money paid for rent is money that you’ll never see again, but mortgage payments let you build equity . . . Building equity in your home is […]
“It is a common misconception that homebuyer assistance is only available to first-time homebuyers,: Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs
Take Away No matter where you are in your homeownership journey, there could be an option available for you. A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the […]
Price growth is key ingredient for creation of home equity wealth . . . has lead to largest one-year gain for owners: The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year
Your Take Away: Home prices are forecast to continue appreciating because there are still fewer homes for sale than there are buyers in the market. That said, experts agree the […]
The housing market is at a turning point. . . . We’re starting to see signs of a new direction,: Is the Housing Market Correcting?
Your Take Away If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house on the Kitsap Peninsula, you’re at an exciting decision point. And anytime you make a big decision like […]
This growth will mean more options for shoppers than they’ve had in a while, even though inventory continues to lag pre-pandemic normal.”: Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up
A “Take Away” for you! If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point. And anytime you make a big decision like that, one […]
Lets ease your concerns about the possibility of riskier lending habits that led to the housing crash 15 years ago: Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past
A takeaway for you: In 2006, lending standards were much more relaxed with little evaluation done to measure a borrower’s potential to repay their loan. Today, standards are tighter, and […]
There are numerous sophisticated factors to balance in this market, consider this one carefully...: Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence
A takeaway for you: If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of […]