by Carole Hiu Miller | Aug 15, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Seller, Selling Myths
If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If that’s your biggest hurdle, understanding your equity may be exactly what you need to...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Aug 7, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Jul 5, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Jul 3, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Jun 29, 2023 | Buyer, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly...
by Carole Hiu Miller | Jun 22, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a...