Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

by Julia Lowell | Apr 12, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses....

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

by Julia Lowell | Apr 6, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that...

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

by Julia Lowell | Apr 3, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, Interest Rates

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below...

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Julia Lowell | Mar 31, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Work with a...

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring

by Julia Lowell | Mar 15, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...

An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

by Julia Lowell | Mar 14, 2023 | Buyer & Seller, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process. A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing...