by Marti Reeder | Apr 5, 2023 | Home Buying, Interest Rates
Interest rates play a significant role in any homebuyer’s decision-making process, and understandably so. However, there are plenty of other factors that need to be considered when it comes to purchasing a home. Ultimately, the decision to buy a home should be based...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 4, 2023 | Mortgage
Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash Lenders need to source your money, and cash isn’t easily traceable. Before you deposit any amount of cash into your accounts, discuss the proper way to document your transactions with your loan officer. Don’t Make Any Large Purchases...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 21, 2022 | Finance, Home Ownership, Home Search
In July, inflation numbers declined slightly to 8.5% from June’s 40-year high of 9.1%. Food, gas, and clothing have all become more expensive, yet salaries haven’t increased at the same pace, leaving gaps in monthly budgets. Households have felt the strain of elevated...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 11, 2022 | Finance, Home Ownership, Home Value, Pricing a Home
Note: this blog is based on national data, if you want to get local, let us know! Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 13, 2022 | Equity, Finance, Home Equity, Home Ownership, Home Value
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 23, 2022 | Finance, Home Ownership
So you are ready to buy a home, but you’ve got questions. You are not alone. Every homebuyer, even those who have purchased homes before, has questions, and you should too. Here are some common questions to ask when buying a home, whether it is your first home or your...