Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

by Carole Hiu Miller | Jun 29, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments

A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good...

Don’t Let Rising Inflation Delay Your Homeownership Plans [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Carole Hiu Miller | May 20, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Infographic

Some Highlights If recent headlines about rising inflation are making you wonder if it’s still a good time to buy, here’s what experts have to say. Housing is an asset that typically grows in value. Plus, your mortgage helps stabilize your monthly housing costs, and...

Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

by Carole Hiu Miller | May 17, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your...

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

by Carole Hiu Miller | May 3, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an...

How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

by Carole Hiu Miller | Apr 26, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make...

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

by Carole Hiu Miller | Apr 25, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home....