You may or may not be aware of the upcoming changes in real estate transactions. Those changes are imminent following the resolution of significant class action lawsuits involving sellers and the National Association of REALTORS® along with numerous leading real estate firms nationwide. These changes will have implications for sellers, buyers, and agents alike. There […]
American homeowners have a record amount of equity in their home. Many of these homeowners would like to cash out part of that equity but don’t want to trade an historically low interest rate for one that is as high as it’s been in 20 years. Instead of refinancing their home, an option is to […]
Closing costs – we’re pretty sure you’ve probably heard that term at one point or another. There are fees and expenses associated with mortgages that must be paid by the closing date for closing costs, and pre-paid items, in addition to the down payment. These amounts can vary according to the type of loan, mortgage […]
Things have definitely changed in the past year. If you’re a prospective homebuyer, you have absolutely seen those changes firsthand. Most notably, mortgage rates have more than doubled which has created an affordability gap that has taken approximately 15 million buyers out of the market. Yes, inventories all growing – however that isn’t due to […]
Football season is pretty similar to buying a home – you just might be on the sidelines. And, if you are in fact on the sidelines to buy a home, there are things you can do to be ready when you do get back in the game. Improve your credit score. Improving your credit score […]
