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. […]
Very Handy Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Take Away To determine the full list of things you’ll want to tackle for your home, you need the opinion of a trusted expert. Connect with a good licensed Realestate Agent to make sure your house shows well this season.
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 […]
Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help You Achieve Homeownership
Take Away Today’s housing market is the direct result of low supply and high buyer demand. Here’s what that means for you and your plans to buy or sell. For buyers, expect competition, be ready to move fast, and be prepared to submit your strongest offer. For sellers, know your house will be the center […]
The Perks of Owning More Than One Home
Take Away “As trends such as remote working and flexi-hours took hold in 2021, so too did the flexibility of relocating as well as the growth of second homeownership.” Many things have changed over the past couple of years, and real estate is no exception. One impact is an increased desire to own more than […]
What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year
Bottom Line Today’s sellers’ market requires you to spend your time and money wisely when you’re getting ready to move. Connect with your real estate agent today so you can find out where to target your efforts before you list. If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to […]
Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams
Take Away… For many people, homeownership is achievable even with student loans. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify […]
Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Bottom Line Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s a risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down […]