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How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2022-02-11T04:00:47-07:00February 11th, 2022|Categories: Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval letter and leaning on your expert advisors to draft a winning [...]

The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans

By |2022-02-09T04:00:32-07:00February 9th, 2022|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of their own. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. It’s an [...]

Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

By |2022-02-08T04:00:14-07:00February 8th, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate|

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 you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers [...]

Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

By |2022-02-03T04:00:35-07:00February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Demographics, For Buyers, Real Estate|

If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, you might be wondering if living with multiple generations under the [...]

The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading

By |2022-02-02T04:00:14-07:00February 2nd, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase [...]

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

By |2022-01-31T04:00:59-07:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Real Estate, 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 than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 [...]

Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2022-01-28T04:00:17-07:00January 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. [...]

The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here

By |2022-01-25T04:00:48-07:00January 25th, 2022|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Real Estate|

Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. The sooner you start planning, the sooner you can move on from renting. As you [...]