For Buyers

Are you thinking about buying a home soon?

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 taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal.

If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage.

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.

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: