by Brandon Lamar | Jun 15, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply can’t keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale. Anything over that indicates...
by Brandon Lamar | Jun 8, 2021 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Pricing
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing...
by Brandon Lamar | May 27, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some...
by Brandon Lamar | May 26, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle....
by Brandon Lamar | May 17, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as...
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by Brandon Lamar | May 7, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your...
