by Jean Paul | Jun 6, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment...
by The Schwarz Group | May 22, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up...
by Jean Paul | May 15, 2023 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers
Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage....
by Jean Paul | Apr 24, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to...