For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the average homeowner: “…a primary home accounts for 90% of the total wealth of a family […]
Selling Your Home- COVID Best Practices
March 1, 2021 by ·
Real Estate Professionals have over 6 months of experience selling houses during the pandemic and can make the process easier and safer for you today. COVID-19 protocols and technology usage recommendations from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are making it possible to sell houses right now, while agents continue to abide first and foremost by […]
Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? About Zero Percent.
February 27, 2021 by ·
There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be forced […]
Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?
February 20, 2021 by ·
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of home. This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our needs, along with record-low mortgage rates, has skyrocketed the demand […]
5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
February 19, 2021 by ·
February 2021 Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success for this important stage in the […]
A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World
February 13, 2021 by ·
In this past year working through the COVID-19 criris, we’ve learned to do so much remotely, and home buying 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 purchases, buyers – […]
Planning to Sell Your Home?
February 6, 2021 by ·
I It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage them. […]
Knowledge is Power
January 27, 2021 by ·
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 home buying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen […]
Down Payment Assistance Is Here
January 20, 2021 by ·
Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to homeownership. This is definitely understandable. If you don’t feel comfortable with the financial process of buying […]
Why So Much Paperwork for a Home Loan?
January 18, 2021 by ·
In 2021, the Home Loan Application is becoming even more detailed than what it is today. Loan Officers are responsible in completing all of the information required, which is going to feel even more intense to the borrowing consumer. It seems like lenders need to know everything about you. Furthermore, it requires three separate sources to validate […]
