by Lori Neighbors | May 1, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been...
by Lori Neighbors | Apr 12, 2023 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate Insights
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses.SmartAsset...
by Lori Neighbors | Apr 6, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate Insights
We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that...
by Lori Neighbors | Apr 3, 2023 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Real Estate Insights
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below...
by Lori Neighbors | Mar 15, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate Insights
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...
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