There’s been a lot of talk about mortgage rates lately. After all, we’ve seen historically low rates for months. While its impossible even for experts to forecast correctly, we’ve got the inside scoop on where mortgage rates are headed. There’s…
As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. Most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing…
If you're ready to become a homeowner, don't let saving for a down payment deter you - there may be down payment assistance available. For many homebuyers, the thought of saving for a down payment can feel daunting, especially in…
You can’t read a current article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the home affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There is no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but…
Global uncertainty is impacting mortgage rates, so if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few…
If you’re a millennial, home buying might be top of mind for you. After all, your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today and has been since 2014, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And…
If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. There are a few key things to take into consideration - the first…
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could…
It's no secret that the real estate market has been favorable to sellers for the last several months, due to historically low interest rates and lack of homes on the market. However, a recent study found that more people are…
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…
