Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | Nov 25, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and comfort, enhances your...

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

by Emello Pagani | Nov 23, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you...

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

by Emello Pagani | Nov 21, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...

Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

by Emello Pagani | Nov 15, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options...

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

by Emello Pagani | Nov 10, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. Here are some things you should...

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

by Emello Pagani | Nov 9, 2022 | Buyers & Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates

Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so...