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Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

By |2022-11-03T03:00:44-07:00November 3rd, 2022|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The study explains how [...]

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

By |2022-11-01T03:00:01-07:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends [...]

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

By |2022-10-31T03:00:29-07:00October 31st, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. [...]

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2022-10-28T03:00:21-07:00October 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you [...]

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

By |2022-10-24T03:00:29-07:00October 24th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why [...]

Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

By |2022-10-19T03:00:40-07:00October 19th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost [...]

The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing

By |2022-10-18T03:00:24-07:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things are today. This year, [...]

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

By |2022-10-17T03:00:02-07:00October 17th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their [...]

Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today

By |2022-10-13T03:00:42-07:00October 13th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown. Fewer Homes for Sale [...]