by Troy Jones | Nov 11, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. But according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy a home without needing a down payment (see visual...
by Troy Jones | Nov 4, 2024 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers
Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper...
by Troy Jones | Oct 18, 2024 | Buying Tips, Equity, For Buyers, Forecasts, Infographics
Some HighlightsYou may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise.Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts, you could gain about $90k in equity in...
by Troy Jones | Oct 17, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of...
by Troy Jones | Oct 15, 2024 | Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers
For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately, this is turning some buyers away from what may be one of their best options in today’s housing market. As...
by Troy Jones | Sep 27, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates
Some HighlightsIf you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of...
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