by Laura Baliestiero | Mar 3, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths
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 Laura Baliestiero | Feb 23, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, 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 Laura Baliestiero | Feb 11, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, 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 Laura Baliestiero | Jan 26, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior...
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by Laura Baliestiero | Jan 22, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you keep your financial plan on...
by Laura Baliestiero | Jan 20, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, 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...
