by Janet Ortega | Jun 14, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating...
by Janet Ortega | Apr 14, 2022 | For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more...
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by Janet Ortega | Mar 14, 2022 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the...
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by Janet Ortega | Feb 14, 2022 | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval...
by Janet Ortega | Dec 14, 2021 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials
The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ...
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by Janet Ortega | Sep 17, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple...
