by admin | Jul 7, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.Lenders are making it slightly easier for...
by admin | Jul 2, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many...
by admin | Jun 30, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers
Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below):And what’s...
by admin | Jun 23, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.Because when everything else feels up...
by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know.It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But...
by admin | Jun 9, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home...
