Posts Tagged ‘First Time Homebuyers’
Upsizing on the Upswing: The Big Decision More Homeowners Are Making
For Rhiannon Kruse, moving to a bigger home was about facing the music. For five years, Kruse and her husband had squeezed themselves into a downtown Seattle high-rise. At 700 square feet, their home meant giving up a dresser to cram clothin...
What’s the First Step in Buying a Home?
What is the first step in buying a home? Real estate experts agree that long before you peruse listings or check out open houses, you should ta...
North Texas Among Best Places for First-Time Home Buyers
McKinney, Frisco and Allen ranked highest in a recent WalletHub study analyzing the best and worst places for first-time home buyers. The study ranked 300 U.S. cities of various sizes based on metrics including affordability, the real estate ...
Stop Renting Today
Still renting? You must have a good reason. Although, we're not really sure what it is. With rents continuing to rise across the country, interest rates staying around historic levels, and new loans lowering down payment requirements, it just m...
How to Whip Up a Bidding War (and Win One, Too)
"Property Brothers: Buying & Selling" stars Jonathan and Drew Scott know plenty about how to survive and thrive in a seller's market—...
7 Key Things That Help You Qualify For A Mortgage
In an environment where lenders are highly regulated and risk-averse, borrowers are rightfully a little nervous when they apply for a mortgage. But with the right preparation, qualifying for a home loan can be a rewarding experience in your jou...
How Long Does It Take to Buy a House? Use This Handy Timeline to Plan Ahead
How long does it take to buy a house? It's a big question, especially for people who hope to time their home purchase with when their rental lease is up. Or before the start of school. Or when you're closing on the sale of your old home. Or ...
The Huge Risk Home Buyers Take When They Waive Inspections
If you’re buying a home in a competitive market and your offers keep getting beat out, you may be tempted to res...
