What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?
Monday, February 19
What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head a...
What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024
Monday, February 12
What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024 If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. And...
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
Monday, February 05
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and ...
The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market
Monday, February 05
The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in the housing market. Here's an update on the supply of homes currently for sale. Whether you're buying or selling, the number of homes in your area is s...
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Monday, January 29
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity ...
What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]
Monday, January 29
What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement. There are a...