Mortgage Rates Jump Back to Early 2020 Levels
Mortgage rates are now back to levels we saw back in April of 2020. The average rate on the [...]
What Is Safe to DIY?
When it comes to being an active DIYer, you might have a common misconception that you can tackle just [...]
We May Not See a Ton of Foreclosures Soon
Despite having a banner year of housing market activity, the real estate industry could be in for a dose [...]
How Much Earnest Money Is Normal?
Once home buyers find a home they love, they declare their commitment to the seller with a sizable chunk [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Help You Buy a Home in 2022
In the new year, we make all sorts of resolutions, ranging from exercising more to eating healthier to [...]
Affordability Alert! Here Are the Top 10 Towns Where First-Time Buyers Can Finally Snag a Home in 2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the American dream of homeownership has felt more and more out of reach for [...]
Proof of Funds Letter for a Real Estate Purchase: Why Home Buyers Need It.
Is your Realtor asking for proof of funds? What is proof of funds in real estate anyway? A proof [...]
Pay Off Your Mortgage or Save for Your Kid’s College: How To Make the Choice
Purchasing a home and paying for a child’s college education are some of the biggest expenses parents will face. [...]
How Much Is Enough for a Down Payment?
Most would-be homebuyers start their journey by gathering a down payment. This money is crucial to snagging a mortgage [...]
Buying a Home in Today’s Market Can Lead to the 5 Stages of Grief—Here’s How To Survive Them
Matthew Libassi and his husband had been looking for a home for months when they found what they thought [...]