Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 25, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home....

Myths About Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 22, 2022 | Buyers & Sellers, Buying Myth, Infographic

Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy or sell a home today, it’s important to be aware of common misconceptions. Whether it’s timing your purchase as a buyer based on home prices and mortgage rates or knowing what to upgrade or repair before listing your house as...

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 20, 2022 | Advice for Homeowners, Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers

In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your...

Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 19, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor...

What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home

by Barbara Corregano | Apr 5, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers

When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know, you’re not expected to have all the answers yourself. There are many trusted professionals who can help you...

Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Barbara Corregano | Mar 11, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myth, Infographic

Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and...