Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

by Julia Lowell | Oct 31, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real...

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Julia Lowell | Oct 28, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and...

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

by Julia Lowell | Oct 27, 2022 | Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Sellers

If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed...

3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008

by Julia Lowell | Oct 26, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates

With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news...

What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

by Julia Lowell | Oct 25, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be...