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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate. An article from Bankrate explains, “Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. Not just to qualify for the loan itself, but for the conditions: Typically, the higher your score, the lower the interest rates and better terms you’ll qualify for.”

This means your credit score may feel even more important to your homebuying plans right now since mortgage rates are a key factor in affordability, especially today. Working with a trusted lender’s the best way to get more information on how your credit score could factor into your home loan...

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan.

The Greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence."
-Denis Waitley

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

NAR shows 48% of agents or brokers have noticed consumers are interested in sustainability. If you want to upgrade your house in a way that maximizes its green appeal, you need to work with a local agent to understand what buyers in your area are looking for. The same NAR report identifies the following green home features as most important to buyers at a national level:

>>Windows, doors, and siding
>>Proximity to frequently visited places
>>A comfortable living space
>>A home’s utility bills and operating costs
While you can’t change the location of your house, you can take action to make sure it’s as comfortable as possible while also setting up the next owners for lower operating costs. ENERGY STAR shares some suggested upgrades as ones that may be worth considering:

>>Heating and cooling
>>Water heater
>>Smart thermostat
>>Attic insulation
>>Energy-efficient windows

It's worth noting that you m...

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers Are you planning to sell your house?

You’ve likely heard unsettling housing market headlines, mostly due to unfair comparisons with the ‘unicorn’ years. Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side who will give you the data that puts those headlines in the proper perspective.

Is what you’re hearing about the housing market leaving you with more questions than answers? That’s hard when you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy or sell a home. If you want to know what’s really happening right now, DM me for copies of these digital guides. They’re designed to make sure you have the information you need to make your decision.

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated by how much you need to save for that, it may be because you believe you must put 20% down. That doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. As NAR notes, “One of the biggest misconceptions among housing consumers is what the typical down payment is and what amount is needed to enter homeownership.”

And a recent Freddie Mac survey finds, “. . . nearly a third of prospective homebuyers think they need a down payment of 20% or more to buy a home. This myth remains one of the largest perceived barriers to achieving homeownership.”

Here’s the good news. Unless specified by your loan type or lender, it’s typically not required to put 20% down. This means you could be closer...

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know. If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase.

Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment

-Deepak Chopra

If you’re thinking of buying a home, it may help you find the stability, feeling of community, and comfort you’ve been dreaming of. Let’s connect today to discuss your goals and all homeownership has to offer.

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 290.2% over the last 32 years. That means your net worth can grow significantly in the long-term when you own a home. DM me so you can start your homebuying journey today.

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.

Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community

If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community. NAR releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales.

When a house is sold, it can make a big difference in the local economy. The impact comes largely from the workers required to build, update, and buy and sell homes.

Housing being a major job creator makes sense when you consider there are many different industries involved in the process. A recent article from Fortune notes housing activity could have a more robust impact than you think due to the many ways it’s tied to the economy.

When you buy or sell a home, you work with a team of professionals, including contractors, specialists, lawyers, and city officials. Each person plays a role in making the transaction happen.

So, when you make a move in th...

Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community.

Equity is the difference between the market value of your home and how much you owe on your mortgage. Your equity gets a boost when home prices appreciate. Today, 85% of sellers couldn’t be happier with how much equity they have. DM me to learn more about your home’s equity and how it can be leveraged in your next move.

A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity

Home prices rose rapidly during the ‘unicorn’ years. That gave homeowners a considerable equity boost. But those ‘unicorn’ years couldn’t last forever. The market had to moderate at some point, and that’s what we saw last fall and winter.

As home prices dropped slightly in the back half of 2022, equity was impacted. Based on the most recent report from CoreLogic, there was a 0.7% dip in homeowner equity over the last year. However, the headlines reporting on that change aren’t painting the whole picture. The reality is, while home price depreciation during the second half of last year caused equity to drop, the data shows homeowners still have near record amounts of equity.

Consider the total amount of tappable equity in this country going all the way back to 2005. Tappable equity is the amount of equity available for homeowners to access before hitting a maximum 80% loan-to-value ratio (LTV). The data shows...

A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity.