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.
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried…
Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half.
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. But it’s important to keep in mind that…
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. . . while prospective home sellers…
Mattress Money and other funds used to purchase a home With vigilant focus on the source of funds for closing mortgage loans, its important to know what’s acceptable. Here’s what you need to know and what you will need to provide: Mattress Money Or any “cash on hand” is not acceptable. All funds must…
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind.