Jan 24, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to
experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at
CoreLogic,
shares:
Jan 19, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
One of the first steps in your
homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what
pre-approval is and what it does for you.
Business Insider explains:
Jan 17, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Last year, the
Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts,
mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7%
last October. Hopeful
buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans.
Jan 13, 2023 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
- Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process.
- If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel confident throughout the homebuying process.
Jan 6, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
- If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on.
- Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create a list of desired features, and prioritize them.
- Let’s connect so you have expert advice on how to reach your homebuying goals this year.
Jan 4, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving forward.
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