Category: First-Time Buyers
Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall Move
You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected… Read More
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Read More
Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Read More
Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. Read More
More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. Read More
14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. Read More
Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.
Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately. Read More
Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. Read More
That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Read More
Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Read More