Home Buying Tips

June 25, 2025

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.



Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.

A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) shows 68 …

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June 25, 2025

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It



Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.

Because when everything else feels up in the air …

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June 25, 2025

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer



Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:

This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years …

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June 10, 2025

Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help



If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan …

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May 29, 2025

Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit



For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access to this powerful program, the majority don't know about one of its core benefits.

According to a report from Veterans United only 3 in 10 …

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Oct. 30, 2024

Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market




No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home.

That’s why partnering with a trusted agent is so important. Here’s a sneak peek at the most common missteps buyers are making in today’s market and how a …

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Oct. 22, 2024

The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment



Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the …

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Sept. 25, 2024

The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About



Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see graph below):

No Caption ReceivedHere’s what you need to know to make the most …

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Aug. 15, 2024

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?



When you're thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As …

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Aug. 15, 2024

Is Affordability Starting To Improve?



Over 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 …

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