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Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics January 22, 2021

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 ...

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

Distressed Properties For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates January 21, 2021

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 ...

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Pricing Rent vs. Buy January 20, 2021

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 ...

Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing January 19, 2021

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 ...

How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year

Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy January 18, 2021

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 ...

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers January 15, 2021

Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. Along the way, be sure to discuss any changes in income, assets, or credit with your lender, so you don’t ...

Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates January 14, 2021

The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time lows. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer demand ...

Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?

Distressed Properties For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates Pricing Short Sales January 13, 2021

At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making their monthly mortgage payments. Today, almost three million households are actively in a forbearance plan. Though 29.4% of those in ...

4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers January 12, 2021

According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact the pandemic is having on our lifestyles. As many of us spend extra time at home, we’re reevaluating what “home” means and what we may need in ...

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?

For Buyers For Sellers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing January 11, 2021

According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic lows at the same time buyer demand was buoyed by record-low mortgage rates. As CoreLogic ...

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