Posts Tagged ‘First Time Homebuyers’
Is Now the Time to Buy?
The US Census Bureau recently revealed that the US homeownership rate declined to 62.9%, the lowest level reported in 51 years of Census tracking. This statistic does not signal impending doom. Since 2006, there has been a decline from peak ...
How to Buy a Home With No Money Down (You Really Can!)
Drumming up money for a down payment on a home can feel like a lost cause: After you’ve shelled out money for rent, gas, groceries, and other expenses...
ROOM FOR 2: FIRST-TIME HOME BUYING TIPS FOR NEWLYWEDS
Buying or selling a house is more stressful than getting divorced, going bankrupt or getting fired, according to a survey of 2,000 adults by EstatesDirect.com. If you’re fe...
Why You Should Consider Selling a Home You Haven’t Even Bought
You’ll consider several criteria when purchasing your first home, but have you thought about how easy it will be to sell later? Things like location, features, and nearby a...
Steps to Help You Buy Your First Home in 2017
Thinking about buying your first home? What an exciting time this is bound to be. And, also, what a (potentially) overwhelming, confusing, and stress-filled time. It can easily veer into scary territory if you're not prepared and not surroundin...
Homebuyer’s Sanity-Saving Checklist
Buying a home can be challenging, with both ups (that gorgeous master bathroom!) and downs (termites, foundation repairs, and leaky roofs, oh my!). Trulia put together another handy, printable checklist that outlines the home-buying ...
What Do Rising Rates Mean For Homeownership In 2017?
The Fed raised interest rates last week, causing a ripple of concern among those who are worried about the effects on higher mortgage rates and the greater impact o...
