by Kelly Smith | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, First-Time Homebuyers, The Market
One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter. Maybe it’s time to start thinking...
by Kelly Smith | Sep 2, 2020 | Financial Insights, First-Time Homebuyers, The Market
When most of us begin searching for a home, we naturally start by looking at the price. It’s important, however, to closely consider what else impacts the purchase. It’s not just the price of the house that matters, but the overall cost in the long run. Buyers must...
by Kelly Smith | Apr 6, 2020 | Financial Insights, The Market
We’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too – from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, lenders, and all of the players involved in a...
by Kelly Smith | Jun 18, 2019 | Financial Insights, First-Time Homebuyers
Nervous they might say ‘no’ to a home loan right now? If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Many buyers are intimidated to reach out to a lender. Mainly because you might be afraid about one of 2 big things (or both)— the down payment and...
by Kelly Smith | Jun 17, 2019 | First-Time Homebuyers
That is a great question! In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent for a while. But often, there is a dilemma: should you keep paying rent, knowing that rent is rising too,...
