How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what’s ahead.

As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what’s ahead.
A colleague recently asked if he should get a new approval letter for his buyer. The reason was that he was negotiating on a house, and was planning on offering less than the approval amount that the buyer could afford. I’ve also been in a situation where my buyer has cash in the bank for…
Buyer traffic in September appears to have worsened as the index of Realtor Activity slid further to its lowest point since last December. Even the investor demand that has carried the market recently appeared to fizzle, judging by the comments from agents, while traditional buyers remain frozen by a lack of confidence and inability to…
Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the…
Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help.
If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings.
Buying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference.