by Patria Pichardo | Dec 18, 2024 | Buying Tips, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
When it comes to buying a home, most people automatically think of the spring or summer months as the prime time to make a move. However, winter offers a unique set of advantages that many buyers overlook. From lower prices to fewer competing buyers, purchasing a home...
by Patria Pichardo | Aug 15, 2024 | Agent Value, Buying Tips, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As...
by Patria Pichardo | Jun 19, 2024 | Buying Tips, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
There’s no denying it’s gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today’s mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify...
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by Patria Pichardo | Jun 7, 2024 | Equity, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide if buying a home is worth it, consider the long-term benefits, like building equity as home values grow over time. According to the FHFA, home values have increased by 315.7% since 1991. Home equity is one reason owning your...
by Patria Pichardo | May 9, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Inventory, New Construction
When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you’ve got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you want to buy a newly built home,...
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by Patria Pichardo | May 3, 2024 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights Having a hard time finding a home in your budget? Builders may have a solution that can help. Builders are shifting their attention to what buyers want most right now – smaller, more affordable homes. If you want to see what’s available locally and in...
