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Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help You Achieve Homeownership
For many homebuyers, the thought of saving for a down payment can feel daunting, especially in today’s market. That’s why, when asked what they find most difficult in the homebuying process, some buyers say it’s one of the hardest steps o...
Millennial Home-buying Trends: Upgrading To Homes with More Space
If you’re a millennial, homebuying might be top of mind for you. Your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today and has been since 2014, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And while other millenn...
Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell
In today’s sellers’ market, many homeowners are weighing their options and trying to decide if they should sell their house. If you’re in that group, you may be balancing things like the ongoing health crisis, rising mortgage rates, and y...
Greater Las Vegas Area Enjoys Record Home Prices in Early 2022
The latest residential news from the World Property Journal details that in new reports released by Las Vegas Realtors, the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through its Multiple Listing Service during January...
Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Homeownership
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loans debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loa...
The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. It’s ...
Top Indicators For Understanding Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading
Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at...
“Is It a Safe Area?”
One question I am asked as often as any by homebuyers: “Is it a safe area?” And I wanted to take a moment and flesh out my standard answer which is: “I don’t know.” Of course, I have an opinion, everyone has an opinion. In ...