by Linda Richardson | Dec 13, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates
Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the market will soon come tumbling down...
by Linda Richardson | Nov 5, 2018 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability,” which revealed that, “Consumers often think they need to put more money down to purchase a home than is actually required. In a 2017...
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by Linda Richardson | Oct 26, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts: 72% of buyers who purchased homes this year have put down less than 20%....
by Linda Richardson | Oct 23, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Lately, there have been many headlines circulating about whether or not there is an “affordability issue forming in the housing market.” If you are considering selling your current house and moving up to the home of your dreams, but are unsure whether or not to...
by Linda Richardson | Oct 22, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
There are many unsubstantiated theories about what is happening with home prices. From those who are worried that prices are falling (data shows this is untrue), to those who are concerned that prices are again approaching boom peaks because of “irrational...
by Linda Richardson | Oct 15, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream...
