Buying Myths Archives - Page 11 of 17

3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

Post published:9 February, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths Distressed Properties For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Pricing Selling Myths

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in…

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Post published:3 February, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers

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,…

Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.

Post published:2 February, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

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’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

Post published:26 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up 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…

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:22 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics

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…

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Post published:20 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Pricing Rent vs. Buy

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…

Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?

Post published:19 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of…

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:15 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the…

Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:8 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers FSBOs Infographics Move-Up Buyers Selling Myths

Some Highlights Choosing the right real estate professional to work with is one of the most important decisions you can make in your homebuying or selling process. The right agent…

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

Post published:6 January, 2021
Post category:Buying Myths Elevating Equity First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Pricing Rent vs. Buy Way to Wealth

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream,…