Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.”
Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news.
Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
Whether you’re dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you’re in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.
Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.
What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit
Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.
Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low
If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.
Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring
Looking to buy a home this season? Here’s what you should know. Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are more open to negotiation. But that doesn’t mean…
Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering…
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right…