Category: Buying Myths

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | December 8, 2022
Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains: “The desire for homeownership is strong. Many prospective buyers are waiting…

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | December 7, 2022
Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising mortgage rates. Buying…

Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | December 5, 2022
Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. That’s because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to make a purchase this winter, you’ll need to be…

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers | December 1, 2022
What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young…

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | November 21, 2022
Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power for consumers. And, this month,…