by admin | Jun 28, 2021 | Buying Tips, Housing Market 2021, Real Estate Updates
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as...
by admin | Jun 11, 2021 | Buying Tips, Housing Market 2021, Real Estate Updates
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what...
by admin | Jun 7, 2021 | Buying Tips, Housing Market 2021, Real Estate Updates
Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief...
by admin | May 28, 2021 | Buying Tips, Housing Market 2021, Real Estate Updates
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move...
by admin | May 3, 2021 | Buying Tips, Housing Market 2021, Real Estate Updates
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?”We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an...
by admin | Apr 26, 2021 | Buying Tips, Housing Market 2021, Real Estate Updates
Some Highlights • With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home.• Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions in check are all ways...