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How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a home with your family or friends could be…
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Many Veterans Unaware of Key VA Loan Benefit
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. However, according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy a home without needing a down payment (see visual below): That’s why it’s crucial for Veterans – and anyone who cares…
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Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap
Are you trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much wealth homeowners and renters have – the difference is significant. On…
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Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Are you looking to buy a home but feeling almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer-upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer-upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make it…
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How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving
Are you feeling unsure or even afraid to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary; it should be exciting. The best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. Real estate agents are so much more than just transaction facilitators; they’re trusted guides to help…
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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts offer some promising forecasts, especially regarding two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s what the experts say and how it might impact your move. Mortgage Rates Are Forecast…
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The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Did you know? Homeowners can often put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why, as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has, too. According to the latest data from Redfin,…
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Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the whole story. Home values are rising nationally, even if the median price…
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Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
Should you buy a home now, or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you will depend on many factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you decide. As soon as you buy, you’ll start gaining equity. And you’d be surprised how quickly that can…
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The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About
Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see graph below): Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your down payment in today’s housing market. Amplify…