Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses. SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $1,798 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed estimate by Continue Reading about Consider all your resources : Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
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Before you buy, be sure to read the VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide: VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Home Ownership
Take Away: VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guarantee benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with Continue Reading about Before you buy, be sure to read the VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide: VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Home Ownership
A real estate advisor can anticipate what could happen next | work with you to put together a solid plan | guide you through the process : A Trusted Real Estate Advisor Brings You Peace of Mind
Take Away: This year, home price appreciation is slowing (or decelerating) from the feverish pace the market saw over the past two years. According to the latest forecasts, experts say on average, nationwide, prices will still appreciate by roughly 10% in 2022 If you’re a homeowner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably looking for clear information about today’s housing Continue Reading about A real estate advisor can anticipate what could happen next | work with you to put together a solid plan | guide you through the process : A Trusted Real Estate Advisor Brings You Peace of Mind
Great News About Housing Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]
YOUR TAKEAWAY Active listings will grow 15.0% year-over-year as the inventory recovery accelerates in 2H 2022; higher home sales prices (+6.6%) and mortgage rates (to 5.5%) add to affordability issues Some Highlights Experts say the number of homes for sale is growing this year, and that can have a big impact on your move. If you’re planning to buy, additional options in today’s Continue Reading about Great News About Housing Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]
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 the risk is reduced for both lenders and borrowers. These are two very different housing markets, and today is nothing like the last time. Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers Association Continue Reading about 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
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 home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates rise, so does the monthly payment you’re able to Continue Reading about There are numerous sophisticated factors to balance in this market, consider this one carefully...: Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence
Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year
"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
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