Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living.

If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living.
The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they own,…
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain? While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven’t always…
Buying a home has powerful financial and non-financial benefits.
It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor…
It’s a common question during the first interview with buyers who may be seeking a condominium here in South Florida: “So do you have a 25% – 30% down payment for your purchase?” It seems to be lost on home sellers during the current frenzy of activity that is fueled by investors and foreign…
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