Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan...

The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here

by Julia Lowell | Jan 25, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. The sooner you start planning, the...

Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

by Julia Lowell | Jan 24, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s...

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Julia Lowell | Jan 21, 2022 | Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place to call home – you’re investing in your future. Real estate is typically...

Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

by Julia Lowell | Jan 20, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly...

With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

by Julia Lowell | Jan 19, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t...