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    Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs

    By Jim Bass | November 21, 2024

    With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. And one thing you’ll want to be aware of is just how much the number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs has grown lately. Take a look at the graph below to see how many... Read More

    What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

    By Jim Bass | November 20, 2024

    If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the major reasons why we’re seeing so much volatility, and what... Read More

    Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?

    By Jim Bass | November 19, 2024

    Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because big Wall Street investors are swooping in and snatching up everything in sight.... Read More

    Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House

    By Jim Bass | November 18, 2024

    If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed because you think you won’t find a house you like. To put... Read More

    How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?

    By Jim Bass | July 12, 2024

    Some Highlights Are you wondering if the upcoming election will have an impact on the housing market? Here’s what history tells us you need to know if you’re considering a move.​ Data shows home sales slow in November but quickly bounce back and rise the following year. Prices usually keep climbing. And mortgage rates typically come down slightly. Presidential elections have only... Read More

    Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year

    By Jim Bass | July 3, 2024

    If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Over the past year,... Read More

    Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment

    By Jim Bass | July 2, 2024

    With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a powerful decision. According to the experts... Read More

    The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

    By Jim Bass | June 27, 2024

    When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer... Read More

    Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024

    By Jim Bass | June 24, 2024

    As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the industry:... Read More

    What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

    By Jim Bass | June 19, 2024

    There’s no denying it’s gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today’s mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like they don’t know where to start.  A... Read More