First Time Home Buyers

Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-11-25T07:00:39-04:00November 25th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers|

Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and co...

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

2022-11-23T07:00:17-04:00November 23rd, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale | Simplifying The MarketIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for […]

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

2022-11-23T07:00:17-04:00November 23rd, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale | Simplifying The MarketIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for […]

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

2022-11-21T07:00:00-04:00November 21st, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers|

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time | Simplifying The MarketThis past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power […]

Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

2022-11-15T07:00:54-04:00November 15th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction|

Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search | Simplifying The MarketIf you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and […]

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-11-11T07:00:04-04:00November 11th, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers|

Some Highlights VA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country. These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements...

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

2022-11-10T07:00:33-04:00November 10th, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers|

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership | Simplifying The MarketFor over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. Here are some things you should know about VA loans before you start the homebuying […]

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

2022-11-09T07:00:16-04:00November 9th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing|

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices? | Simplifying The MarketNow that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your […]

The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

2022-11-08T07:00:05-04:00November 8th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers|

The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream | Simplifying The MarketBuying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why so many Americans continue to value […]

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

2022-11-07T07:00:14-04:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing|

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today | Simplifying The MarketEvery time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation. Here […]

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