When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, evaluating your wants and needs as a homebuyer matters more today than ever. And, today’s higher mortgage rates are impacting how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. To help offset today’s higher borrowing costs,
Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house without a Realtor, here’s
Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing too. Let’s
In an earlier blog, we discussed what the best season of the year is to sell your house. In light of today’s market, we’re going to amend that a bit by telling you why the best time to sell your house is when others aren’t selling theirs. If you’re thinking
The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong and getting stronger. This effectively illustrates how America’s strong job market is fueling homebuyer demand. One way we know there are interested buyers right
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. This
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If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. The charts below show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is
If you’re thinking of buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find
If you’re planning to buy a home, you’ll need a property inspection and an appraisal before you can complete the purchase. Maybe you’re wondering if, or why, you need both. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal. A home inspection assesses
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