If youre looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically.
If youre looking for ways to combat todays higher rates and lock in the lowest one you can, here are a few factors to focus on. Since approval opportunities can vary, connect with a trusted lender for customized [...]
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if youre thinking of buying or selling this fall.
To help you make a confident decision, lean on the professionals for insights. Here are a few things experts are saying about the fall housing [...]
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.
If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach than you originally thought. Heres why.
If you believe you have to put 20% down on a home, you may have based your goal on a common [...]
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows no signs of [...]
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried youve missed your chance to sell, heres what you need to know. Buyer demand hasnt disappeared, its just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years.
During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, and that spurred a significant rise in buyer demand. This year, as rates increased due to factors like [...]
Theres no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Heres a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this [...]
If youve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching whats happened with mortgage rates over the past year. Its true theyve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to [...]
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic and it [...]
Theres no doubt about the fact that the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we saw over the past two years. But what does that mean for you if youre thinking of selling your house?
While home prices are still appreciating in most markets and experts say that will continue, theyre climbing at a slower pace because rising mortgage rates are creating [...]