Category: Buyer

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. It’s important to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. What Are Closing Costs? People…

Number of Homes for Sale UP from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years The biggest challenge in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you are thinking about selling your house, this is a great time…

Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there is good news. Current data…

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold. They did not want to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. While today’s rates have…

You Have Options……. There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you will go next. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes homes that have been lived in before as…

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move. They believe it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case. You need to factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of the year. If…

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates which impacted home prices. If you are thinking of selling your house soon, that means you will want to adjust your expectations accordingly. In a more moderate market, how you price your house will make a difference to not only your bottom…

Whether you are already a homeowner or you are looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008. One of the…