by Brandon Lamar | Feb 7, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Headlines spotlight the fact that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in more than a decade. Those headlines are accurate. Understandably, buying a home is more expensive now than immediately following one of the worst housing crashes...
by Brandon Lamar | Feb 5, 2019 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
The largest obstacle renters face when planning to buy a home is saving for a down payment. This challenge is amplified by rising rents, which has eaten into the amount of money renters have leftover for savings each month after paying expenses. In combination with...
by Brandon Lamar | Feb 4, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
There are some people who haven’t purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, everyone should realize that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your...
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by Brandon Lamar | Feb 1, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Highlights: Watching the big game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages. There’s more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly! The kitchen is big enough to make as...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 31, 2019 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Last year we saw headlines about a possible housing market bubble, and many wondered if Americans still felt confident about the value of their homes. Recently, the 2018 Houzz & Home Study revealed: “Homeowners with mortgages have seen their home equity more than...
by Brandon Lamar | Jan 30, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Recently, David Greene, co-host of the BiggerPockets podcast and a nationally renowned author and speaker, wrote an article in Forbes explaining how investing in real estate could help build wealth. Many of the points he made also apply to a family owning their own...
