Beginning with Pre-Approval
If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some...
How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights While remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today. If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home. If you can work from home, you might have more choices for where to...
The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live. Here are some of the top...
Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes
The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective,...
Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that...
Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially...
Dealing with Natural Disasters
As hurricane season comes to the United States, it is an excellent time to review how to deal with natural disasters. Natural disasters are like these totally unexpected curveballs life throws at us. You can’t predict when they’ll happen or what the aftermath will...
25 Fun Fall Activities for the Family
Ah, fall – that magical time when leaves turn all sorts of colors, the weather starts to chill out, and the holiday season is just around the corner. It’s like nature’s way of saying, “Hey, let’s have some fun!” And guess what? We’ve got the ultimate list of 25...
Not-So-Typical Ways to Put Together that Down Payment for Your Dream Home
Programs: So, you’ve got your eyes set on owning a house, but the big bad down payment is standing in your way. You’ve probably heard that banks usually want a hefty 20% of the home’s price upfront. Anything less, and you’ll likely end up shelling out for private...
August 2023 Housing Market
Time for your monthly dive into the housing market trends for August 2023. Let’s break it down in a more casual, easy-to-digest manner: Homes Up for Grabs: There were 7.9% fewer homes up for sale compared to last year. Yep, it’s a bit of a decrease. ...