When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.
If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.
Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.
If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go.
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.
Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more.
Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.
An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move.
As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger.
With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual.
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.
Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers.
When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market.
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.
• If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again.
At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”
Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth.