Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today Monday May 1st, 2023 For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Buying Myths, Rent vs. Buy Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up […]

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Friday April 28th, 2023 For Buyers, Infographics, Pricing, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers Some Highlights With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget. You can also work with a […]

The Power of Pre-Approval Monday April 24th, 2023 For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense […]

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.   The chart below helps show the general […]