Buying a house is a major life purchase and, given the significance of this purchase, just the idea of buying a house may generate many questions and some anxiety. One factor you may consider when buying a house is the economy and how it … [Read more...]
Equity Can Make Your Move Possible When Affordability Is Tight [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsDid you know the equity you have in your current house can help make your move possible?Once you sell, you can use it for a larger down payment on your next home, so you’re borrowing less. Or, you may even have enough to be … [Read more...]
Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?
Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You're not alone. A lot of people are choosing to buy multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let's check out why they … [Read more...]
Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of What the data shows is that things now aren’t anything like they were surrounding the housing crash. The bars in red are when … [Read more...]
The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends
If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as … [Read more...]
What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.A lot of that fear is probably coming from what … [Read more...]
Myths About the 2024 Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsWhen it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now. Some of the more common ones are that it’s better to wait for mortgage rates to fall or prices to crash. But there are others about … [Read more...]
Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?
Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to These forecasts are actually good news for you because it means the prices aren't likely to shoot up sky high like they did during the pandemic. That … [Read more...]
Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to But if you’re looking for something with 2 bedrooms, the gap between the median rent and the median mortgage payment starts to shrink … [Read more...]
Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you.In the housing … [Read more...]
What You Really Need To Know About Home Price Headlines
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.A lot of that fear is probably coming from what … [Read more...]
Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit … [Read more...]
The Perks of Downsizing When You Retire [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsIf you’re about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses.Smaller homes typically have lower energy and maintenance costs. Plus, you may have enough equity built up to … [Read more...]
Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
There’s no arguing it, So, why the shift to less square footage? It’s simple. Builders want to build what they know will sell. Basically, they focus on where the demand is strongest. And once mortgage rates started climbing and consumers … [Read more...]
Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?
When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right … [Read more...]
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