First Time Home Buyers

Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-11-04T06:00:28-04:00November 4th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers|

Some Highlights If you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home this year due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average, nationwide, home prices...

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

2022-11-03T06:00:44-04:00November 3rd, 2022|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers|

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be. | Simplifying The MarketIt turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The study explains how […]

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

2022-11-01T06:00:01-04:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers | Simplifying The MarketWhile higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends […]

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

2022-10-31T06:00:29-04:00October 31st, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers|

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home | Simplifying The MarketIf you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. […]

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-10-28T06:00:21-04:00October 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers|

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean o...

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-10-28T06:00:21-04:00October 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers|

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean o...

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

2022-10-24T06:00:29-04:00October 24th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers|

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey | Simplifying The MarketIf you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why […]

Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

2022-10-19T06:00:40-04:00October 19th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy|

Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation? | Simplifying The MarketWhile the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost […]

The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing

2022-10-18T06:00:24-04:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing | Simplifying The MarketOver the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things are today. This year, […]

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

2022-10-17T06:00:02-04:00October 17th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy|

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership | Simplifying The MarketWith higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their […]

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