Thinking about buying your first home? Knowing what led other people to make that decision can be helpful. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted ... » Learn More about Benefits of Buying Your First Home
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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net ... » Learn More about Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
It May Be Time To Consider New Home Construction
If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like a bit of an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because there just isn’t that much to choose from. If you ... » Learn More about It May Be Time To Consider New Home Construction
Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – here are three ... » Learn More about Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Buying a Home in Spring 2023
There is still a shortage because there are fewer houses for sale than in normal years before the pandemic even though there are more houses for sale now than there were at this time last year. Here's what Realtor.com has to say about buying a home in Spring 2023 in their Monthly Housing Market ... » Learn More about Buying a Home in Spring 2023