by Alicia Persson | Sep 19, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Trends
Doubled interest rates compared to 2022 have raised a big question for homebuyers: how to buy a home in today’s market? Much has changed even this calendar year, going from a fervent seller’s market to one in which buyers have more leverage. However, on the flip side,...
by Alicia Persson | Sep 14, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education
Looking for ways to avoid a home bidding war was a common question during the red-hot seller’s market of 2022. And though augmented mortgage interest rates have cooled the frenzy across the board, experts say it’s still common to get into a bidding war in high-demand...
by Serena Yan | Sep 6, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
When the real estate market cycles into a competitive seller’s market, many homebuyers must deal with something called an “appraisal gap.” What is it and how can you make the best moves during the home buying process? What is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is the...
by Alicia Persson | Aug 28, 2023 | Buying Homes, Investment Properties
Buying Your First Investment Property If you’ve ever lived in a rental home or ran a business from a retail space, you rented property from a real estate investor. Owning properties is a great way to protect your wealth and pass on a legacy to the next generation....
by Alicia Persson | Aug 22, 2023 | Buying Homes, New Construction Homes
Before you build a brand-new dream home, you should know the pros and cons of new construction homes. By understanding the big picture in this type of real estate, you can decide whether a new construction home purchase or an existing home is right for you. What are...
by Alicia Persson | Aug 4, 2023 | Buying Homes
Important Questions to Ask Your Buyer’s Agent When you decide to buy a house, it’s important to have a real estate agent represent you. This enables you to navigate the home-buying process while being fully informed. The realtor that helps you buy a house is...
by Alicia Persson | Jun 16, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education
What is a Buyer’s Market? What is a buyer’s market? A buyer’s market is a term used in real estate to describe a market condition in which buyers typically have the upper hand. In general, there are more properties for sale than available buyers. In...
by Alicia Persson | Jun 1, 2023 | Buying Homes
Should I buy a house now? To buy a house or wait: That is the question on many people’s minds. You don’t have to look far to see many news articles about housing affordability concerns amid elevated interest rates and the prospect of a recession. But do all these...
by Alicia Persson | May 15, 2023 | Buying Homes, New Construction Homes, Selling Homes
Sell and Stay Programs Near Me Are you dreaming about buying a new construction home, but the nightmare logistics of selling your existing home are holding you back? Well, worry no more! There can be a solution for your existing home to make buying a dream new...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
Down Payment Help in Maryland Every state has unique programs that can help homebuyers access funds to buy a home. Instead of reinventing the wheel, The Mortgage Reports made a comprehensive list of homebuying assistance and grant programs for all 50 states. When it...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Finance
Down Payment Help in Michigan Every state has unique programs that can help homebuyers access funds to buy a home. Instead of reinventing the wheel, The Mortgage Reports made a comprehensive list of homebuying assistance and grant programs for all 50 states. When it...
by Alicia Persson | May 3, 2023 | Buying Homes, Real Estate Education
Hiding in Plain Sight: 5 Secrets That Make Buying a Home More Affordable There are opportunities all over the place to make the path to homeownership easier. Other people are taking advantage of these opportunities, so why not you? Here are 5 secrets that are hiding...
