Before you buy a home, it’s essential to plan. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs Continue Reading
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while its true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the affordability equation. Here are three measures used to Continue Reading
Manhattan Market Report for the week ending October 28th is anemic as we move into the new month. Supply and Pending Sales are both down slightly. Supply closed out at 7,765 and Pending Sales 2,678, maintaining the market pulse in buyer leverage territory at.35% As we began the month of November, Stocks tumbled as trading commenced. Traders also assessed better-than-expected Continue Reading
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022 CEO Outlook from KPMG says: “Global CEOs see a ‘mild and Continue Reading
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely to be top of mind. Down payments are typically a percentage of the purchase price. As a borrower, you pay a percentage of the total cost of the home upfront. The mortgage (a type of loan) with the lender covers the difference. The size of your down payment can affect your loan options. The Continue Reading
With higher mortgage rates, you might wonder if now's the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their Home Truly Their Own Owning your home gives you significant Continue Reading
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If you’re looking for ways to combat today’s higher rates and lock in the lowest one you Continue Reading
If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average consumer, you probably felt the pinch at the gas pump and in the grocery store. It may have even Continue Reading
If you’re a homeowner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably looking for clear information about today’s housing market. And if you’ve turned to the news or even just read headlines recently, you might feel like you’re left with more questions than answers. The best way to make sure you get what you need is to work with an expert. A trusted Real Continue Reading
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