Tag: First time home buyer

Strong Job Market Is Fueling Homebuyer Demand

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 now is because showing traffic […]

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

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 is a trend we noted […]

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates

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 to rely on the expertise […]

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

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 the condition of the home […]

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to […]

4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips for making your best offer on a home. 1. Lean on a Real […]

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate there are a number of reasons to consider condos in your home search: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to […]

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to be confident that buying a home is a sound decision for you and your family. And for many people, that means thinking about what home values are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. So far this year, […]

Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on existing residential properties. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, including buying a newly built home. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise While there are more houses for sale right […]

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market is Facing Right Now

It’s no secret that the real estate market is in a state of change. The two big issues the housing market is facing right now are how few homes there are for sale and rate-locked homeowners. Many homeowners took advantage of the historically low interest rates we experienced over the last few years, and now […]