by Jay Sumner | Jun 29, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good...
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by Jay Sumner | May 20, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Infographic
Some Highlights If recent headlines about rising inflation are making you wonder if it’s still a good time to buy, here’s what experts have to say. Housing is an asset that typically grows in value. Plus, your mortgage helps stabilize your monthly housing costs, and...
by Jay Sumner | May 17, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your...
by Jay Sumner | May 3, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an...
by Jay Sumner | Apr 26, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make...
by Jay Sumner | Apr 25, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home....
