It’s Not a Good Time to Buy a Home and Everyone Knows It
As if you needed more evidence that it’s not a good time to buy a home. The latest piece comes from the WSJ, which revealed… Read More »It’s Not a Good Time to Buy a Home and Everyone Knows It
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!
What Is Escrow?
If you have ever purchased a home and applied for a mortgage, you’ve likely come across the term “escrow.” Contrary to Portlandia’s definition, the “the… Read More »What Is Escrow?
You Can Now Search for Homes for Sale by School District on Zillow
It’s common for home buyers to purchase a property in a certain school district. This ensures their children can attend a specific school if they’ve… Read More »You Can Now Search for Homes for Sale by School District on Zillow
Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Can Fall Together
If you don’t believe mortgage rates and home prices can fall together, just look at what home prices have done in the face of 7%… Read More »Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Can Fall Together
Frost Bank Re-Enters Mortgage Biz with a Zero Down Home Loan
Frost Bank, long absent from the mortgage industry, is back in the biz and rolling out a zero down home loan for its customers. The… Read More »Frost Bank Re-Enters Mortgage Biz with a Zero Down Home Loan
Home Prices Least Affordable in Over Three Decades
If you think home prices are too expensive, you wouldn’t be the only one. A new analysis from First American revealed that housing affordability is… Read More »Home Prices Least Affordable in Over Three Decades
What Is Cash to Close?
When you take out a mortgage, whether it’s a refinance or a home purchase, you may come across the phrase “cash to close.” Virtually all… Read More »What Is Cash to Close?
Why Are There No Homes for Sale?
At last glance, 30-year fixed mortgage rates were sitting above 7%. Despite this, there are virtually no homes for sale. One would assume that after… Read More »Why Are There No Homes for Sale?
Who Are All the People Involved in the Home Loan Process?
One interesting aspect of the home loan process is the sheer number of individuals you’ll work with along the way. You don’t just speak to… Read More »Who Are All the People Involved in the Home Loan Process?
Roam: New Assumable Mortgage Platform Allows Home Buyers to Snag Mortgage Rates as Low as 2%
A new startup called “Roam” has launched a service to make assuming a mortgage painless. The company is backed by some prominent real estate figures,… Read More »Roam: New Assumable Mortgage Platform Allows Home Buyers to Snag Mortgage Rates as Low as 2%