For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just as much. And if you can work remotely, you have anContinue reading “Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer”
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Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At
You’re scrolling through listings on your phone, and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here’s the thing. Nationally, there are more homes sitting on the market than there are people out there looking.Continue reading “Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At”
Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates?
Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating, but it’s a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But, based on today’s forecasts, that may not happen. AndContinue reading “Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates?”
More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the trends and what theyContinue reading “More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer”
Don’t Let New Student Loan Changes Lock You Out of Homeownership
Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here’s the thing you haveContinue reading “Don’t Let New Student Loan Changes Lock You Out of Homeownership”
What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community
Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you’re buying or selling, here’s something reassuring to hold onto. Not only does yourContinue reading “What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community”
The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s causing all of thatContinue reading “The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now”
That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the seller usually gets. WhereContinue reading “That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal”
What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling. Inflation Went Up – Here’s What That Actually Means The government tracks inflation inContinue reading “What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move”
Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Home Buyers
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight. But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a smart play inContinue reading “Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Home Buyers”
