With home prices climbing and mortgage rates fluctuating, it's crucial to explore every resource that can make homeownership more attainable. One key option to be aware of is the significant increase in the availability of down payment assistance (DPA) programs. Check out Continue Reading
Debating whether to rent or buy a home? A major factor to consider is how homeownership can help grow your net worth over time. Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), which compares the wealth of homeowners and renters—and the Continue Reading
As prices continue to climb, it's understandable to be anxious about the potential effects on the housing market. The worry is that increased expenses and limited budgets might lead to more homeowners struggling with their mortgage payments, which could result in a surge of Continue Reading
Did you know? Homeowners frequently have the opportunity to make a larger down payment when purchasing their next home. This is because, upon selling their current home, they can apply the equity they’ve built toward the down payment for their new property. As home equity Continue Reading
If you're considering selling your house, you're likely curious about the potential costs. Here’s a breakdown of some key expenses involved in selling your home that you should be prepared for (refer to the graph below): Here’s something to keep Continue Reading
Recent headlines are buzzing about a drop in the median asking price of homes compared to last year, leading to some confusion. As a buyer or seller, it’s tempting to think prices are falling, but here's the thing: those figures don’t paint the whole picture. On a national Continue Reading
