Advice for Homebuyers Concerned About High Mortgage Rates
The current U.S. weekly average for mortgage rates on a 30-year loan as of 3/14/2024 is 6.74%. Like most homebuyers, you probably find these high mortgage rates discouraging. ... More
The current U.S. weekly average for mortgage rates on a 30-year loan as of 3/14/2024 is 6.74%. Like most homebuyers, you probably find these high mortgage rates discouraging. ... More
Historically, the housing market typically slows to a crawl during the winter months — and this year’s winter season was especially slow. However, the spring home buying season is officially underway, and many are excited that this may mark a major rebound for the real estate industry ... More
You may have heard that mortgage rates are dropping and thought, “This is the perfect time to start shopping for a home.” The question is, should you jump into action now or wait until spring is in full swing before resuming your search for a new house? More
The housing market has been turbulent over the last few years, to say the least. Homebuilders were finally ramping up construction to keep up with surging demand. Then, mortgage rates shot into the stratosphere. As a result, many homebuilders pumped the brakes, which made the shortage worse. More
Is your stress about making the down payment stopping you from taking the plunge and buying a home? We get it; the thought of putting a huge sum of money down can be daunting. The good news, though, is that there are some great down payment assistance programs out there ... More
What comes to mind when you think of a “starter home”? “Cheap,” “run-down,” and “bad investment” are all popular associations with the term. However, more first-time buyers are turning the notion of a More
The homebuying process can be a lot like a movie story structure. There’s the exposition of deciding to buy, the rising action of mortgage applications and house hunting, and the climax of closing day More
During your homebuying process, you’ll have a close relationship with your personal lender. After closing day, however, your loan will be managed by a loan servicer who may or may not be the lender who assisted with your loan during the home buying process. Either way, the loan servicer ... More