Is it finally time to buy your first home? That’s so exciting – congratulations! While the home buying process can be a little intimidating when you’re doing it for… Read more ⇢

Someone out there wants to help save you time, stress, and money. Here’s how you find them. Everyone in the market for a house has different wants — pre-war charm,… Read more ⇢

Recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that now is a great time to sell your home. The concept of ‘supply & demand’ reveals… Read more ⇢

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows… Read more ⇢

It’s not always about the money (except when it is). The day will come — and it will be a wonderful, joyous, do-a-happy-dance day — when you receive an offer, or multiple offers,… Read more ⇢

Q. I’ve heard it said that some sellers inspect their homes prior to listing it for sale. Is that a good idea? A: Pre-Listing Inspections Put the Seller In… Read more ⇢

A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainty about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be… Read more ⇢

It is often a very good idea to include both your primary residence and a second home in your retirement plan. Mortgage rates have fallen recently, bringing them… Read more ⇢

Saving for a house Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy. Saving up tens of thousands for a down payment can seem daunting, but with… Read more ⇢

A home loan refused by one bank might be approved by another The likelihood that a mortgage application will be approved varies widely by bank. Home-buyer rejection rates ranged from… Read more ⇢

Q. Can a lender decline financing once I’m pre-approved and have paid for an appraisal? My lender is telling me my credit score has dropped by one point, and they won’t… Read more ⇢

The headlines for the past week have been about the stock market’s ups and downs. The “downs” have been much more prevalent than the “ups”, as the world tries to figure… Read more ⇢

Most potential home buyers are a a little bit daunted by the fact that they’re about to agree to take on a mortgage that they’ll be paying for the… Read more ⇢

With inventory presently below historically normal levels, current & future home prices have been the topic of many real estate conversations. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey was… Read more ⇢

Is it time to rush out and buy a house before mortgage rates go up? As the Federal Reserve winds down its intervention in the mortgage market,… Read more ⇢