We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that...
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality,...
Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that...
Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of...
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and...
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the...
Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From...
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not...
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into...
Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for...