by hjadmin | Apr 22, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be...
by hjadmin | Apr 21, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below...
by hjadmin | Apr 20, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the...
by hjadmin | Apr 19, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move...
by hjadmin | Apr 16, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the...
by hjadmin | Apr 14, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the...
