If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. But that doesn’t mean...
If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself:
If I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going fo...
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:
70% of respondent...
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. Acco...
In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the last twelve months. Last week, CoreLogic released its 2020 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights ...
The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. This is seen in the market update stats with increased sales and lower days on market. In a normal year, the peak home ...
Buying a home involves planning, budgeting and being prepared for all costs related to the purchase of the home. The first step is to save for the down payment and qualify for the mortgage. In addition, there are costs that a buyer needs to be ...