New research has revealed a renewed sense of optimism among young first-time homebuyers. Despite the tight housing industry, Generation X, Millennial and Generation Z homebuyers, many of them renters, believe 2019-2020 is the right time to get into the real estate market. So what is [...]
According to the Zillow Housing Aspirations Report, 45% of those surveyed said that one of their greatest regrets is renting rather than buying – which is five times the number of homeowners (8%) who regret buying instead of renting. The report also found that renters [...]
If you are shopping for a home in 2019, you're probably aware of how competitive the market is for buyers. This is especially true during spring and summer months as buyers find themselves in many multi-bid situations. This is all the more reason to be [...]
If you're shopping homes this spring it can be pretty easy to get excited. The weather is just breaking and you may be imagining yourself on the back patio, relaxing with family or curled up with a good book. But before you get ahead of [...]
If you are a first time homebuyer, getting into the real estate market is exciting but the new responsibilities may seem overwhelming at first. You will have a new financial commitment, as well as new duties to maintain your property inside and out. Renting a [...]
Buying a home is typically one of the largest expenses for consumers. And anyone considering homeownership needs to know what's involved in the mortgage process. When trying to buy a home, you may have many people from various professions giving you advice and telling you [...]
Student loans are making it challenging for millennials and gen Zers to save a down payment for a new home. This leaves many people feeling like paying off their loan AND saving money is nearly impossible, putting their dream of homeownership on hold. The good news [...]
Millennials, or people between the ages of 19 and 37, have been a driving force in today's real estate market. In 2017 millennials were the largest home-buying generation (34 percent) since the baby boomers at 30 percent. However there still are millennials out there that [...]
Are you currently renting and feel that homeownership is out of your reach because of the down payment? We have some exciting news. On October 8th, the Step Forward Down Payment Assistance Program was launched. This program provides $15,000 in down payment assistance to borrowers, [...]
Thinking about buying a home? Your credit score will play a huge role when applying for a mortgage as it helps lenders determine how much risk they will be taking when they loan you money. There are several factors that affect your score and often [...]
