With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market.
I had a conversation with a colleague this week about using lock boxes. She hadn’t been able to convince her seller that using a lock box was advantageous and whether having a lockbox on her door was even necessary to sell her home. Those of you that don’t know, a lockbox is an apparatus that…
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation. Here…
If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If you’re looking for ways to combat today’s…
Searching for town homes and row homes can be confusing to buyers with FHA or other low down payment mortgages Low down payment buyers are often surprised to learn that a condominium might not be a good fit for their loan program. Single family homes are not always affordable in areas where buyers are looking,…
Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?