Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year
Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to…
Category: First Time Home Buyers
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing…
4 Tips for Finding the Perfect Home – [Infographic]
Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips…
Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth
A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include:…
111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year
The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored –…
The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be…
Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable
It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis.…
Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed…
8 Questions To Ask Your Mortgage Broker Before You Sign Anything
Closing on your mortgage is an exciting step in the home-buying process. After weeks or months of searching for your new home, negotiating offers, and…
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers in Northern Virginia
Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many…