The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means...
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand...
Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea...
Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current...
For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra...
According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have...
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real...
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can...
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment....
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are...