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.
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.
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.
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.
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.
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.”
According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19.
If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest…
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.
<p>Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.</p>
When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement.
If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.
Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge.