Achieving the Dream of Homeownership

Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Today, we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,…

Fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage?

One of the questions to consider when you’re buying a home is whether you want a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). With a fixed-rate mortgage, your payment remains the same for the duration of the loan. An ARM is fixed for an initial period of time — three, five or seven years.  Then it fluctuates…

When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now. That means you’ll likely receive multiple offers,…

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021.…