5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely easy, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. But in today's whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start ... » Learn More about Buy Now or Rent Longer?
Buyer Tips
5 Reasons You Need Lender Pre-Approval
When you start your home search, one of the first questions agents will ask you is, "Have you been pre-approved by a lender?" Typically, there are three responses that I get to that question: The first one is a blank stare and/or a panicked "Whaaaat?" The second is suspicion - "I don't know ... » Learn More about 5 Reasons You Need Lender Pre-Approval
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
This year, mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are heading next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. ... » Learn More about 8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting
Consider this if rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today's housing market. It's not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have also skyrocketed. As a recent article from realtor.com says: The median rent across the 50 ... » Learn More about Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting
A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that's had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is shifting back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales. This dynamic creates a potential opportunity for ... » Learn More about A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
