by hjadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is...
by hjadmin | Dec 1, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and...
by hjadmin | Nov 30, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly...
by hjadmin | Nov 24, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly...
by hjadmin | Nov 19, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. When you’re ready to start...
by hjadmin | Nov 15, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy
As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a...
