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Buyer Advice and Aid Stop Wondering What Your Budget Is & Get Pre-Approved! Stop Wondering What Your Budget Is & Get Pre-Approved! In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream […]
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Buyer Advice and Aid What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Why Is So Much Paperwork Required to Get a Mortgage? Why Is So Much Paperwork Required to Get a Mortgage? When buying a home today, why is there so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application? It seems like they need to know everything about you. Furthermore, it requires three separate sources to validate each and every entry on the application form. Many buyers […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers 2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers Freddie Mac recently released a report entitled, “Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research.” Their research revealed that, “For many prospective homebuyers, saving for a down payment is the largest barrier to achieving the goal of homeownership. Part of the challenge for those planning to purchase a home is their perception of how much they will […]
Buyer Advice and Aid What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates to rise to 4.5% by the Q4 2020. […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer 4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer 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 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of […]
Buyer Advice and Aid The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National […]
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Buyer Advice and Aid Should You Buy A Home Now…Or Wait Until Next Year?
Buyer Advice and Aid Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again! Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again! According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on you. Fool me twice- shame on me.” According […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips! Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips! In today’s real estate 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. In a realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author highlights some steps […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 3 Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Buyer Advice and Aid 4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer 4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes […]
Buyer Advice and Aid New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports on the percentage of First-Time Home Buyers (FTHB) […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Home Buyers are Optimistic About Homeownership! Home Buyers are Optimistic About Homeownership! When we consider buying an item, we naturally go through a research process prior to making our decision. We ask our friends and family members who have made similar purchases about their experience, we get opinions and insights, and we read reviews online. There’s no difference when considering a […]
Buyer Advice and Aid How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment? How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment? Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Renters Paying Substantially More While Owning Costs Less Renters Paying Substantially More While Owning Costs Less In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% in December 2018 compared with December 2005, while the typical mortgage payment was down 4% over that period.” Why the difference […]
Buyer Advice and Aid With Inventory Low: Will Your Dream Home Need Some TLC? With Inventory Low: Will Your Dream Home Need Some TLC? According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing that the projects needed will increase […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Selling Your House: Here’s Why You Need A Pro In Your Corner Selling Your House: Here’s Why You Need A Pro In Your Corner! With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to try to sell their homes on their own rather than using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation while, in most […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 3 QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK BEFORE BUYING A HOME 3 Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying A Home If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real […]
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