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Feb 3, 2023 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
- Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase.
- And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.
Feb 2, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly
mortgage rates rose last year.
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Jan 27, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
- If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.
- On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term.
Jan 24, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to
experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at
CoreLogic,
shares:
Jan 19, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
One of the first steps in your
homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what
pre-approval is and what it does for you.
Business Insider explains:
