by Emello Pagani | May 27, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some...
by Emello Pagani | May 26, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle....
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by Emello Pagani | May 21, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographic
Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest...
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by Emello Pagani | May 7, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your...
by Emello Pagani | May 6, 2021 | Buyers, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home no...
by Emello Pagani | May 5, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers
So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance rates will increase later this year and going into 2022, ultimately making it more expensive to borrow money...
