08/13/24 | Buyers
Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?
Expert forecasts lean towards a moderation in home price growth over the next five years
08/7/24 | Buyers
Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
If you’re ready to buy, now might be the time to strike
07/31/24 | Buyers
The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal.
07/29/24 | Buyers
Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables
"A higher credit score can help you secure a lower interest rate, maybe even better than the average.”
07/1/24 | Buyers
Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade
If the idea of basking in the sun at your very own vacation home sounds appealing, you might want to start looking now. Summer's when everyone's trying to buy their slice of paradise, so it’s best to start early.
07/8/24 | Buyers
The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home
“One of the most common first-time homebuyer mistakes is looking for a home that checks each of your boxes. Looking for perfection can narrow your choices and lead you to pass over good, suitable options for starter homes in the hopes that something better will come along.”
07/5/24 | Buyers
Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market
“Those who put off buying a home during the past few years as they were holding out for lower mortgage rates have been left out of the market "
06/6/24 | Buyers
The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes
“People with the means to buy high-end homes are jumping in now because they feel confident prices will continue to rise . . . They’re ready to buy with more optimism and less apprehension.”
05/29/24 | Buyers
Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This
If you can afford it, you may find a newly built home could help ease your worries about maintenance costs.