Category: First Time Home Buyers

The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | August 24, 2020
The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from the place people returned to…

Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | August 14, 2020
Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low. Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of your loan is significant. Let’s connect to determine the best way to position your family for a financially-savvy move in…

Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | August 13, 2020
Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years

Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making homes more affordable, even as prices rise. Here’s why. According to the Mortgage Monitor Report from Black Knight: “While home…

Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | August 11, 2020
Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market

Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, and definitely worth looking into. Here are the top two. The Biggest Perk for Buyers: Low Mortgage Rates The most…

2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates | August 7, 2020
2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers. Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates, and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward a down payment. Let’s connect today if your needs have recently changed and you’re ready to make…