Even if you’re still a few years away from buying a home, there’s a key step you can take that can be incredibly valuable: talking to a mortgage lender. Here are three great reasons you should be having a conversation with a lender even before you begin the house-hunting process.
Despite recent fluctuations in mortgage interest rates, there has never been a better time to buy a home than now. While U.S. existing-home sales declined 2.4 percent month-over-month, it's important to note that this follows February’s sales gain of 14.5%. Additionally, pending sales ...
The euphoria that comes with purchasing and moving into your first home is unlike no other. You will soon be able to personalize your bedroom, cook in your dream kitchen, or create your version of a backyard oasis. But oftentimes, the excitement can get the better of you.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing home sales have skyrocketed 14.5% month-over-month, marking the largest monthly increase since July 2020. The surge in sales activity is due to contracts signed earlier in the year when mortgage rates dropped to the low 6% ...
When it comes to applying for a mortgage, remember that there's no such thing as a little “white lie.” Saying fibs that you think are harmless, as well as exaggerating, playing down, or failing to disclose certain information, can all jeopardize your chances of getting approved for ...
House-hunting is no easy journey, especially once you find that there's a limited inventory of previously-owned homes in the housing market. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might find that a new construction house is one of your viable options to finally achieve your ...
Spring is here, and we can expect to see more activity in the real estate market. Despite the affordability challenges that remain, there are still excellent opportunities to be found in Washtenaw County. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, now is the perfect time to get in on the ...
With spring finally in the air, you might be feeling the urge to make some big changes in your life. If one of those changes is buying a new home, then congratulations! Homeownership can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be daunting, especially for first-time ...
When you started your home buying journey, you might have only considered the financial perks that homeownership could give, including a more stable monthly housing costs and building equity.But when you think about it, it's love that drives you to provide a safe and comfortable environment ...
Whether you're embarking on your first house-hunting journey or it’s time to sell your beloved home, one thing is certain: you’re likely to encounter the term MLS, which stands for Multiple Listing Service. But exactly is it?
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With the new year comes new milestones to reach. And if this year you'd want to go beyond the usual promises to focus on your health and wellness, read more, and finally achieve a grand dream like buying your first house, remember that preparation is key.
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Median Sales Price in Washtenaw County increased 7.2 percent to $378,735 for Single Family homes
and 7.5 percent to $280,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. Average Days on Market increased 4.0
percent for Single Family homes and 36.1 percent for Townhouse/Condo ...
You have been in the market for a while now searching for your forever home. You thought that none of the homes suit you right now. Until you see this listing: a charming four-bedroom abode with a huge backyard ideal for your family, near a bustling neighborhood, and well within your price ...
Median Sales Price in Washtenaw County increased 0.4 percent to $350,000 for Single Family homes and 11.3 percent to $265,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. Average Days on Market decreased 3.7 percent for Single Family homes but increased 48.3 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes. Months ...
When we were still kids, chances are we sketched our dream home as a square building with a rectangular door, a few windows, a triangle roof with a chimney, and a large yard with flowers and trees enclosed by a white fence.
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Affordability challenges have priced many buyers out of the market this year, and buyers who do succeed in purchasing a home are finding that the costs of homeownership have increased significantly, with monthly mortgage payments more than 55% higher than a year ago, according to the ...
So, you have finally found your dream house after what could be weeks or months of searching. It is an old house that needs a little work — okay, maybe a lot of work — but its character and charm are exactly what you are dreaming of in a home.Fixer-uppers are appealing, especially ...
Summer 2022 has been a season of change for the U.S. real estate market. With housing affordability at a 33-year low, existing-home sales have continued to soften nationwide, falling 5.9% month-to-month and 20.9% year-over-year as of last measure, according to the National Association ...
A recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal finds that wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent, with recent years seeing record-breaking wildfire seasons due to climate change and land use change. An estimated 4.5 million homes in the U.S. ...
After what could be months of browsing online, numerous home showings, and countless updates from your real estate agent about new listings, you're ecstatic to have finally found the home you want to buy. You put down an offer, and the seller has accepted. All the hard work is done, right? Not ...
