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 […]
Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring
Your Takeaway: The best way to prepare to buy a home is to work with a trusted real estate professional who understands the process. They’ll help you navigate the costs you may encounter as you begin your homebuying journey. The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter […]
Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.: There are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that gives you good reason to stick with your search!
Your Take Away Mortgage interest rates fell to the lowest point since February, as home prices also continue to decline. We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, […]
How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You: Timing means a lot in this RE Market
How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The […]
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women: The key to building wealth for single women
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. […]
Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here
Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset […]
Should I buy a home this spring?: What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023
Your Take Away Here are three reasons to consider making a move: Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate […]
4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home: You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment
Take Away: Make sure you have a trusted lender and can find out if you’re ready to buy a home sooner rather than later. Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you […]