Monday January 31st, 2022 Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable...
Thursday January 20th, 2022 Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are available for...
As a Heroes Home Advantage Partner, I was able to give back to my client at closing when he sold his home and then again on the purchase of his next home! Mary helped us sell our home and find a new home to purchase. She was very efficient in responding to our needs. She is very knowledgeable in getting a home staged for selling, and our house sold quickly. She was also very patient when helping...
Tuesday January 18th, 2022 For Sellers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Selling Myths As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the sale of your current house. You also want to know you’re making a good investment when you buy your new home. What you...
After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. December data has...
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents have been rising since 1988 (see graph...
Wednesday December 29th, 2021 For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can...
Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, be sure to consult your lender – someone who’s qualified to explain how your financial decisions may...