Home Buyers

June 18, 2024

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables




Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do.

The …

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June 17, 2024

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?




The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market.

It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural …

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June 13, 2024

Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up




You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to …

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June 12, 2024

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are




If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices.

The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time, and they’re expected …

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June 11, 2024

Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know




If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costsdown payment, and more.

Here are a few strategies that can help speed …

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June 10, 2024

What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs




There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. …

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June 5, 2024

The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes


Luxury Homes

If you’ve been looking for a home at the high end of your market, but haven’t found the right one, you may have put your search on hold. But according to recent data, now may be the time to jump back in. Here’s why.

There Are More Luxury Homes To …

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June 3, 2024

More Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership

More Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership




With all the headlines and talk about housing affordability, it can be tempting to get lost in the financial side of buying a home. That’s only natural as you think about the dollars and cents of it all.

And while …

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May 30, 2024

The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Today




Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply of homes for sale, there’s a lot to consider.

But, there's one way to avoid getting tripped up – and that’s leaning on a real …

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May 28, 2024

How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home?




Climate change is impacting where people buy homes. As the experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explain:

“Sixty-three percent of people who have moved since the pandemic began say they believe climate change is—or will be—an issue in the place they currently live.”

If you’re planning …

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