How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

Buying Myths, For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that […]

Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Buying Myths, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The lender will check […]

What Is Multigenerational Housing? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Baby Boomers, Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, Infographics, Gen Z, For Buyers, Generation X, Move-Up Buyers, Millennials, Senior Market / By Tatiana Janes

Some Highlights

If you have additional loved ones coming to live with you but don’t have enough space, it may be time to consider a larger, multigenerational home.
Some key benefits of multigenerational living include a combined homebuying budget, shared caregiving duties, enhanced relationships, and more. These benefits might be why more people are choosing to live in multigenerational homes today.
Let’s connect so you can find a house that meets your changing needs and has plenty of space for you and your loved ones.

What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know, you’re not expected to have all the answers yourself. There are many trusted professionals who can help you understand your finances and what you’ll […]

Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

Some Highlights

Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford.
Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the inspection contingency (which gives buyers essential information on a home’s condition) directly impact the transaction.
Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. Let’s connect so you have an expert guide and advice for any questions that may come up.

Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, […]

Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help You Achieve Homeownership

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

For many homebuyers, the thought of saving for a down payment can feel daunting, especially in today’s market. That’s why, when asked what they find most difficult in the homebuying process, some buyers say it’s one of the hardest steps on the path to homeownership. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows: “For […]

Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

For Buyers, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers […]

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy, Pricing / By Tatiana Janes

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 […]

Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates / By Tatiana Janes

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are […]