Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable

by Emello Pagani | Oct 21, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize that, though homes are less...

Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | Oct 15, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips can help you stay on track. Because of increased demand, you’ll need to be patient and embrace compromises during your search. Then, once you’ve...

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

by Emello Pagani | Oct 12, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If...

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

by Emello Pagani | Oct 11, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The pride homeownership...

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

by Emello Pagani | Oct 7, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):...

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

by Emello Pagani | Oct 6, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course,...