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by Julia Lowell | Sep 16, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning...
by Julia Lowell | Sep 15, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to...
by Julia Lowell | Sep 13, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose...
by Julia Lowell | Sep 6, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers
Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is...
by Julia Lowell | Sep 1, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and...
by Julia Lowell | Aug 31, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it...
