Buyers
February 22, 2020
I’m sure everyone has heard the saying “60 is the new 40!” The senior generation today is definitely more active, physically fit, and social. With this, there is a growing desire to create a lifestyle that adapts and facilitates a community of like-minded people. There is a comfortable feeling being […]
January 17, 2020
There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is that house prices have substantially increased over the last several years. Factors for Home Affordability House affordability. It’s not just the price of […]
December 19, 2019
Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, but it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, When […]
November 20, 2019
What is an HOA? Let’s begin by defining what a Home Owners Association (HOA) is. It’s an organization founded by a real estate developer in order to manage a community of houses, townhouses or condominiums. An HOA is given the authority to enforce the covenants, conditions, and restrictions as well […]
October 29, 2019
Credit Score While a recent announcement from CNBC shares that the average national FICO® score has reached an all-time high of 706, the good news for potential buyers is that you don’t need a score that high to qualify for a mortgage. Let’s unpack the credit score myth so you can to […]
October 22, 2019
You’ve bought the new home, congratulations! But in all your excitement, are you missing something? Now that you’re a bonafide homeowner are there things you should know that you don’t? Probably. Here are six mistakes new homeowners often make, and why they’re critically important to avoid. #1 Not Knowing Where […]
September 12, 2019
Your August Monthly Market Update will give you a snapshot of what’s going on in the real estate market as well as what the experts expect in the coming months. First, we’ll review home pricing. Then we’ll address the talk about a coming recession. Lastly, we’ll discuss the housing affordability. […]
September 6, 2019
How Property Taxes Affect Your Payment When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two acronyms in your […]
August 14, 2019
Often we look back and say, “I wish I would have …” This is particularly true of homeownership when we hear of someone who purchased a home years ago for what now seems like a ridiculously low price. At the time it didn’t seem like a “ridiculously low price”. So […]