by Brandon Lamar | Apr 19, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move...
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by Brandon Lamar | Apr 16, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the...
by Brandon Lamar | Apr 14, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the...
by Brandon Lamar | Mar 17, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction
Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement on March 11,...
by Brandon Lamar | Mar 16, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Homeownership has...
by Brandon Lamar | Mar 15, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream...
