How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a House?
Before you start shopping for a home, you need to know what you can afford – and a big part of that depends on how much you can afford as a down payment. But how much down payment do you need to be able to afford the house you want? The answer isn’t the same for...
This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are...
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to...
Why Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent Really Matters
Real estate agents all have different personalities, negotiation styles, and values, and these have an impact on the way they treat their clients, find houses, and strike deals. While it may seem like real estate agents come a dime a dozen, a good one can get you top...
To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they would be in a...
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what...
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors...
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take...
The Biggest Questions Clients Are Asking Today
In any typical year, clients are going to ask standard questions, and I’m going to be able to give them somewhat standard answers. As we know, this is no typical year for the U.S. real estate market. With so many things happening with the economy, politics and...
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