Buying a Home

One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you'll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you ...

Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait ...

A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable ...

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, ...

With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer ...

Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise....

Some Highlights According to trending data, searches for key real estate topics are skyrocketing online. Clearly, lots of people have ...

Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The ...

With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially ...

As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out ...

The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the perfect home. Many families are no longer comfortable with the ...

While a recent announcement from CNBC shares that the average national FICO® score has reached an all-time high of 706, the good ...

You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer ...

The price of any item is determined by supply, as well as the market’s demand for the item. The National Association of ...

Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates ...

One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage ...

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate ...