Buying Myths

Hiring an agent when buying a home helps you understand the buying process and the local market.

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale.

In today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners.

Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for.

Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you.

If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper.

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow.

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

Some Highlights

• Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase.
• And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.