by Barbara Corregano | Jan 20, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to...
by Barbara Corregano | Jan 19, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold...
by Barbara Corregano | Jan 6, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 21, 2020 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Once you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 3, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Buying Myth, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home...
by Barbara Corregano | Dec 1, 2020 | Buyers, Buying A Home, Buying Myth, Demographic, Downpayments, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers...
