Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2021-01-29T04:00:25-07:00January 29th, 2021|Categories: For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights If you’re on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take advantage of sky-high demand, low supply, and fierce buyer competition. With buyer demand rising and historically low inventory for sale, if you’re in a position to move, your house may really stand out from the crowd. Let’s [...]

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You

By |2021-01-28T04:00:20-07:00January 28th, 2021|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) [...]

What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?

By |2021-01-27T04:00:21-07:00January 27th, 2021|Categories: Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million households have entered a forbearance plan as a result of financial concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s where these homeowners stand right now: 2,543,000 (39%) are current on their payments and have [...]

What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

By |2021-01-26T04:00:36-07:00January 26th, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer [...]

Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You Need

By |2021-01-25T04:00:24-07:00January 25th, 2021|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout the health crisis, some are wondering if they should move to improve their mental health and well-being. This is no surprise since the U.S. Census [...]

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2021-01-22T04:00:04-07:00January 22nd, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Real Estate|

Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you keep your financial plan on track from the beginning. Let’s connect today [...]

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

By |2021-01-21T04:00:49-07:00January 21st, 2021|Categories: Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we need to give it some context. Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator at [...]

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

By |2021-01-20T04:00:46-07:00January 20th, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to the experts, in many cases, [...]

Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?

By |2021-01-19T04:00:49-07:00January 19th, 2021|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for the lowest rates imaginable. However, the [...]

How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year

By |2021-01-18T04:00:20-07:00January 18th, 2021|Categories: Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to think about our own dreams, goals, beliefs, and aspirations. For many Americans, one [...]