Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Tatiana Janes

In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph below): If you’re thinking about purchasing a […]

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Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because […]

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How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big.
Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval letter and leaning on your expert advisors to draft a winning offer.
In a sellers’ market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. Let’s connect today to make your game-winning play.

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The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates / By Tatiana Janes

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of their own. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. It’s an […]

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Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For 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 […]

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How Remote Work Impacts Your Home Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, Infographics / By Tatiana Janes

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If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home options, that may open up new possibilities for your home search.
Ongoing remote work could give you the chance for a change in scenery, a move to an area with a lower cost of living, or finding a home with more home office space.
If you want to learn more about how remote work can give you more options, let’s connect to discuss your situation and priorities for your home search.

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Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

Demographics, For Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, you might be wondering if living with multiple generations under the […]

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The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase […]

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Why a Move Could Bring You More Happiness This Year

For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of us have spent more time at home and that’s led us to re-evaluate both what we need in a house and how much we appreciate having a safe space. If you’ve […]

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

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy / 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 […]

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