Buyer Advice and Aid

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What’s the Minimum Down Payment Required for a Conventional Loan?

Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know. A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment. The most common answers? 10 or 20%. The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%. According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8 out of 100 […]
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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators […]
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What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below): Here’s the good […]

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Buyer Advice and Aid What’s the Minimum Down Payment Required for a Conventional Loan? Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know. A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment. The most common answers? 10 or 20%. The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%. According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8 out of 100 […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Want To Know the Best Time to Buy a Home in Your Market?

Buyer Advice and Aid What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below): Here’s the good […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Closing Costs Unpacked: State by State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if […]

Buyer Advice and Aid 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Pick Your Dream Kitchen Farmhouse charm, modern sleekness, or romantic elegance—whatever your dream kitchen looks like, I’m here to help you find the home that has it! 🍴✨ From touring listings to negotiating the best deal, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Your perfect kitchen (and home) is out there waiting for you. Ready to start the […]

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Buyer Advice and Aid Builder Incentives Reach 5 Year High Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same. That’s why more buyers are turning […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Homes Aren’t Flying Off the Market Anymore

Buyer Advice and Aid Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without […]

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Buyer Advice and Aid Common Myths About New Homes

Buyer Advice and Aid What You Need To Know About Concessions What You Need To Know About Concessions Some Highlights Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That’s why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for repairs, or dropping […]

Buyer Advice and Aid Home Buyers Have More Options

Buyer Advice and Aid How Much Do You Really Need To Put Down To Buy a Home? Did you know there are different types of loans, and each one has a different set of qualifiers? Which means there are options for your home financing needs. Let me know if you have questions about your options, I work with some excellent loan officers and would be happy to connect you. #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert […]

Buyer Advice and Aid What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home? What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home? According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that […]