Buying Tips

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.

Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.