For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the home-buying process and what they can afford.
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Mandy Gulley, Real Estate AgentPre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home
Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home right now. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan.
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
If you’re planning to sell your current home to move into a larger one, contact your real estate advisor today. Discuss your current situation and learn about the opportunities in your local market.
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
If you feel ready to buy, purchasing a home this summer may save you a significant amount of money over time based on historical affordability trends
Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next House
Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below the historic norm.
93% of Americans Believe a Home is a Better Investment Than Stocks
If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes.
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on your desire to move.
Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financing Decision
Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for them now can steer you in the direction of greater financial security and savings.
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today.
Owning a Home is Still More Affordable than Renting One
You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to the experts, in many cases, it’s still more affordable to buy a home than rent one. Here’s why.
A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live.
A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s
One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter.