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April 2023

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market

2023-04-28T12:21:01+00:00

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 trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance. If you’ve been searching for a home but are concerned [...]

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market 2023-04-28T12:21:01+00:00

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

2023-04-27T12:14:44+00:00

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, a property data [...]

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008 2023-04-27T12:14:44+00:00

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

2023-04-26T12:29:00+00:00

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. [...]

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today 2023-04-26T12:29:00+00:00

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

2023-04-25T11:45:25+00:00

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s what industry experts [...]

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? 2023-04-25T11:45:25+00:00

The Power of Pre-Approval

2023-04-24T13:15:58+00:00

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 of determination to find the right house and act quickly when you go [...]

The Power of Pre-Approval 2023-04-24T13:15:58+00:00

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home

2023-04-21T12:20:14+00:00

Some Highlights Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look forenergy-efficient features in your home search. If you’re looking to buy a home this year, let’s connect so you have a partner to help you consider which features are most important to you.

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home 2023-04-21T12:20:14+00:00

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

2023-04-20T14:49:44+00:00

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In [...]

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal? 2023-04-20T14:49:44+00:00