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Buyer Advice and Aid 3 REASONS RENTERS WANT TO BUY A HOME
Buyer Advice and Aid Home-buyers Shouldn’t Worry About 2008 All Over Again Homebuyers Shouldn’t Worry About 2008 All Over Again Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two major takeaways from the survey: 42% believe a recession will […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 10 Steps to Buying a Home 10 Steps to Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and what else […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Your Tax Refund is The Key To Homeownership! Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership! According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year. Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals. […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready? Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready? Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting married, having kids, and buying […]
Buyer Advice and Aid What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House? What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House? There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only 25% of the Americans have a […]
Buyer Advice and Aid The Cost of Renting vs. Buying
Buyer Advice and Aid Don’t Let Your Luck Run Out! Buy A Home This Spring Don’t Let Your Luck Run Out! Buy A Home This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018. Take advantage of more inventory coming to market in the spring to find your dream home! Buying now will allow you to start earning […]
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Buyer Advice and Aid Home Ownership is a Cornerstone of the American Dream Homeownership is a Cornerstone of the American Dream “The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.” The famous quote attributed to Mark Twain can apply to homeownership in the United States today. During the housing bubble of the last decade, the homeownership rate soared to over sixty-nine percent. After the crash, that percentage continued to […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 7 Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage! 7 Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage! Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. […]
Buyer Advice and Aid What’s Going On with Bidding Wars? What’s Going On with Bidding Wars? In a strong seller’s market, like the one we have experienced over the past few years, bidding wars are common and expected. This makes sense! A seller’s market is defined as a market in which the inventory of homes for sale cannot satisfy the number of buyers who want to purchase […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Spring 4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Spring Spring has sprung, and it’s a great time to buy a home! Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 4.4% over the last 12 months. […]
Buyer Advice and Aid No Worries… Home Prices Coming in for a SOFT Landing No Worries… Home Prices Coming in for a SOFT Landing Home prices have appreciated considerably over the last five years. This has some concerned that we may be in for another dramatic correction. However, recent statistics suggest home values will not crash as they did a decade ago. Instead, this time they will come in […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Interest Rates Hit New 12 Month Low Interest Rates Hit New 12 Month Low! According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since February 2018! Last week’s survey results reported an interest rate of 4.35%. This is a welcome change from the near […]
Buyer Advice and Aid What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner? What are the Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner? Every family has a list of important dates. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, pet adoptions…and the list goes on. For 64.4 percent of households in the United States, this list includes the day they became a homeowner for the first time! Why is this date important? Homeownership is not just […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 3 Tips for Making Your Dream of Buying A Home Come True 3 Tips for Making Your Dream of Buying A Home Come True [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 […]
Buyer Advice and Aid The Cost of Buying A Home
Buyer Advice and Aid 2019 Will Be a Great Year for Buyers And Sellers 2019 Will Be a Great Year for Buyers AND Sellers Many homeowners believe that rising interest rates and home prices have scared away buyers and therefore have not listed their houses for sale. However, the truth is that buyers who were unable to find a home last year are out in force, and there are even more coming! NerdWallet’s 2018 […]
Buyer Advice and Aid The First Step in Buying a Home
Buyer Advice and Aid Why Home-ownership Matters Now More Than Ever Why Homeownership Matters Now More Than Ever Study after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: financial and non-financial (often referred to as emotional or social reasons.) […]