Affordability

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But...

The Truth About Affordability Today

For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy The Truth About Affordability Today Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind. Here’s the full picture of what’s...

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too. If you’re a Veteran, you probably know...

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since...

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through...

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save...

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Inventory 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent...

More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

For Buyers, Inventory More Options Are Popping Up This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons...

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Affordability The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because you weren’t ready. Not because you weren’t trying. But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t...

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can...