Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

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...

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

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...

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

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...

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

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...

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

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...

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

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...