Things to Know Before Purchasing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Home
A “for sale by owner” or FSBO listing is one where the seller decides to not sell their home through a real estate agent. This decision is usually made in an effort to save money, as the seller doesn’t have to pay commission fees to a real estate agent. In an effort to save even […]
Things to know before purchasing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home
A “for sale by owner” or FSBO listing is one where the seller decides to not sell their home through a real estate agent. This decision is usually made in an effort to save money, as the seller doesn’t have to pay commission fees to a real estate agent. In an effort to save even […]
10 More Mortgage Terms Homebuyers Should Know
Even if you knew the meaning of every word on our first list of 11 Mortgage Terms Homebuyers Should Know, you may still find yourself looking up definitions while shopping for a home. Let’s jump in and explain ten more important terms homebuyers should know. Key Takeaways Unless you work in the industry, you […]
Precautions to Consider Before Taking Out an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
The 2008 housing market crash was largely blamed on two factors: not enough lender regulation (which led to predatory lending), and consumers not understanding the terms of their mortgages. In the years since that crash, Adjustable Rate Mortgages (or ARMs) have been villainized, since they were the mortgage product of choice during that time. But […]
What Housing Market Trends Have to Say About a Potential Housing Crash
You’re likely seeing headlines that talk about housing bubbles and crashes, and compare today’s housing market to 2008. There’s no sugar coating that home prices are still high, interest rates are increasing, and we’re facing record inflation. But is that cause for panic? Does it mean we’re headed for another crash? Most housing experts say […]