Are We on the Cusp of Another Housing Boom?
Over the weekend, I spent time with a friend who is currently in the market to buy a home. He and his family already found… Read More »Are We on the Cusp of Another Housing Boom?
Home Buying
Helpful, actionable tips for prospective home buyers navigating today’s complex and competitive housing market.
Better understand current buying conditions, financing trends, and discover the newest loan programs and special offers available.
It’s not easy buying a home, especially in today’s market, but knowing your local housing market’s temperature, along with the mortgage basics, should make thing a little easier.
If you’re unsure whether to rent or buy a home, read that in-depth article.
There’s a lot that goes into homeownership. And you might have overlooked some costs, whether it’s property taxes, homeowners insurance, or maintenance and unexpected repairs.
It’s a big decision, so put in the time and research before you dive in!
Home Builders Unloading Inventory Today Looks Nothing Like the Early 2000s
Lately, the home builders have been struggling to sell homes. And the culprit has been affordability. In June, new single-family home sales fell to an… Read More »Home Builders Unloading Inventory Today Looks Nothing Like the Early 2000s
Mortgage Rates Move Lower Despite Evolving Iran Conflict
While one may have worried that mortgage rates would move higher after the U.S. bombed Iran nuclear facilities, so far things have gone the other… Read More »Mortgage Rates Move Lower Despite Evolving Iran Conflict
The Trick Home Builders Use to Sell More Homes
It’s been an uphill battle to sell a home lately, with interest rates through the roof and home prices equally expensive. But somehow, someway, the… Read More »The Trick Home Builders Use to Sell More Homes
The Fight for Control of Real Estate Listings Heats Up as Zillow Plays Hardball
A new battle, or perhaps war, is underway for control of real estate listing data. Depending on who you ask, it’s about the consumer. Mostly… Read More »The Fight for Control of Real Estate Listings Heats Up as Zillow Plays Hardball
If You’re Buying a Home Today, Expect to Keep It for a Long Time
It seems pretty clear that the housing market has cooled, and is now more of a buyer’s market than a seller’s market. While this does… Read More »If You’re Buying a Home Today, Expect to Keep It for a Long Time
Buying a Home in 2025? Supply Is Finally Rising and Some Are Calling It a Buyer’s Market. Here Are 11 Tips to Help Make It Happen!
If you’ve yet to enter the housing market, but are thinking of buying a home in 2025, there’s a lot you need to know. The… Read More »Buying a Home in 2025? Supply Is Finally Rising and Some Are Calling It a Buyer’s Market. Here Are 11 Tips to Help Make It Happen!
Non-Mortgage Housing Costs Nearly Exceed the Mortgage Itself
If you’re an existing homeowner who purchased your property as recently as 2022, you probably have a really low, fixed mortgage rate. Perhaps something that… Read More »Non-Mortgage Housing Costs Nearly Exceed the Mortgage Itself
Should You Drive Until You Qualify for a Mortgage?
In the mortgage/real estate world there’s a saying: “Drive until you qualify.” It’s a cute way of saying if you can’t afford a home in… Read More »Should You Drive Until You Qualify for a Mortgage?
Home Buyers: Use High Mortgage Rates as an Excuse to Get a Lower Price
I often try to find silver linings in bad situations. The latest issue facing prospective home buyers is a return to 7% mortgage rates, up… Read More »Home Buyers: Use High Mortgage Rates as an Excuse to Get a Lower Price