Mortgage Rates & Payments by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Jeffrey Adams | Aug 14, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Sometimes it helps to see the dollars and cents you’ll save when you purchase a home while mortgage rates are low. Today’s low rates mean it’s less expensive to borrow money, so the savings over the life of your loan is significant. Let’s connect to...

Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years

by Jeffrey Adams | Aug 13, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making homes more affordable, even as...

2020 Homebuyer Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Jeffrey Adams | Aug 7, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Interest Rates

Some Highlights A recent study from HarrisX shows the current health crisis isn’t slowing down today’s homebuyers. Many buyers are accelerating their timelines to take advantage of low mortgage rates, and staying home has enabled some to save more money to put toward...

How Is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs?

by Jeffrey Adams | Aug 6, 2020 | Buyer, Move-Up Buyers

With more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live close to my...

Homeownership Rate Continues to Rise in 2020

by Jeffrey Adams | Jul 29, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many...

Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home

by Jeffrey Adams | Jul 28, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates

In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through...