As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. As a result, home sellers started seeing fewer offers and houses stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now,…
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too.…
Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take as a first-time homebuyer is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase from early on. Here are just a few of the…
There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing…
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to this time last year, rates have risen dramatically. With mortgage rates dropping, which has to do with everything happening in the economy,…
For over 78 years, loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have provided millions of Veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served or are currently serving, it’s…
Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just…
If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the…
This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact…
With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now's the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial benefits of homeownership that may make sense to make a move.…
