FROM OUR LENDER PARTNER, MITZI MARSHALL! Increasing interest rates, housing prices and inflation have made more clients pause their home search. Not anymore. With this new low down payment product, we can get those clients back into the market and into their new home, without the hefty down payment. It’s a win for them and … Read more
If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint the picture of how much … Read more
Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Today, we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Read more
In today’s market, the demand for housing remains very strong, and property values continue to appreciate at a surprisingly fast pace. A home purchase is a big decision, and potential buyers have many factors to consider on the path to homeownership. However, if home mortgage rates increase while you are still deciding, so too will … Read more
There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American, explains why millennials have put off certain milestones linked to homeownership. Those delays led to their homeownership rates trailing … Read more