Posts Tagged ‘home buyers’
How To Improve Your Financial Situation Before Buying Your First Home
Are you looking to get into the real estate market and buy your first home? A house is one of the most significant investments a person will likely make in their lifetime. Getting into the real estate market can take longer than many expect. ...
First-Time Homebuyers Reveal Their Biggest Regrets Decorating Their New House
First-time homebuyers who finally succeed in closing the deal have every right to be excited. Next comes the fun part: moving in and decorating your new digs. Yet watch out! In this giddy rush, first-time homeowners tend to go overboard and ...
Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about ...
How to Pay Down Debt When Preparing for a Mortgage
Think you might have trouble qualifying for a mortgage because your current credit load is a little on the high side? You'll want to speak directly with a loan officer to get a bit more specific but if you want or need to pay down debt before a...
What is a Keeping Room? The Perfect Extra Space You Need in Your Home
What is a keeping room in a house? History of the keeping room Before the late 18th century, homes often had a large, wood-burning stove in the living room, which was also doubled as the kitchen. The stove was used for cooking but it also kep...
The Features Homebuyers Are Looking For in the 2022 Spring Buying Season
Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings. And after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic turning the world on its head, people are ready for things to get back to normal—or at least as close as they can get. And maybe—just ma...
How to Save for a Down Payment While You’re Renting
Rent prices continue to rise throughout the U.S., which creates a disheartening and discouraging scenario for many people. As of February 1, median rents for one- and two-bedroom units are up 13% and 16%, respectively, since 2019. One-bed...
