Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances, including things like your W-2, tax returns, credit ...
Continue ReadingProper etiquette and being mindful of others can help you better navigate a number of different life scenarios, and that includes buying a home. But what, exactly, is the proper etiquette for buying property? A recent article from realtor.com outlined etiquette tips buyers should be mindful of when searching for, and purchasing ...
Continue ReadingYou won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): And if you’re ...
Continue ReadingOver the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: ...
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