With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyers Seeking Out Existing Homes in 2020
In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be … [Read more...]
Homebuying Checklist for Buying a Home in 2020
Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval. Being proactive about the homebuying process will help set you up for success in each step. Make sure to … [Read more...]
Focus on Cost, Not Price, When Buying a Home. Here’s Why!
Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going … [Read more...]
5 Tips for When You Start Searching For Your Dream Home
In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s article, “How to Find Your … [Read more...]
Test Your Knowledge: Mortgage Down Payments
Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment … [Read more...]
Millennial and Gen Z First-Time Homebuyers Are Saving Up To Buy
Young buyers (Millennials & Gen Z) have waited longer than previous generations to enter the housing market for their first home. However, this hasn’t stopped them from dreaming about the home they will eventually buy. Many spend hours … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Realizing the Dream of Becoming a First-Time Homebuyer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking too much about it. Living within a budget right now will help you save money for down … [Read more...]
For Couples, It’s First Comes Love… Then Comes Mortgage?
According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2018 at 54% of all buyers. It is no surprise that buying a home … [Read more...]
Find Out If Buying a Home With Friends is Right For You
At some point in almost every adult's life, you realize that you want to own a home. Many have seen this transformation from their carefree younger years as almost biological: the need to own a little patch of land even if you don't live … [Read more...]
8 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying a home for the first time is a big adventure. It's exciting and fun, but it's also complex. You've never done this before, so you don't know all the tricks and tips that help the process go a bit smoother. Hopefully, we can help you … [Read more...]
Tips and Guidelines for First-Time Denver Homebuyers
After years of paying rent, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy your own home. Although this can be an exciting time, it can also be overwhelming. This can especially be the case for first-time homebuyer. However, it doesn’t … [Read more...]
