by Barbara Corregano | Mar 31, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth
Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to slip the bonds of...
by Barbara Corregano | Mar 3, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what...
by Barbara Corregano | Feb 23, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates...
by Barbara Corregano | Feb 11, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of...
by Barbara Corregano | Feb 3, 2021 | Buyers, Buying A Home, Buying Myth
Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a...
by Barbara Corregano | Feb 2, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into...