If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were historically low, and ... Continue Reading » about Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House
What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsIf you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement. There are also thousands of programs available to help homebuyers with ... Continue Reading » about What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]
If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced
Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what we’d see in a normal year. That means buyers have fewer options than they usually ... Continue Reading » about If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced
The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market
If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in the housing market. Here's an update on the supply of homes currently for sale. Whether you're buying or selling, the number of homes in your area is something you should pay attention to.In the housing market, there are ... Continue Reading » about The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market
Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership
If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 38% of first-time homebuyers find saving for a down payment the most challenging step. But the reality is, you probably don’t need to put down as much as you ... Continue Reading » about Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership
The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying
There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can afford. At the same time, there are still fewer homes available for sale than the norm. These are two of the biggest hurdles buyers are facing today. But there are ways to ... Continue Reading » about The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying