by Dan Matarazzo | Nov 3, 2020 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home...
by Dan Matarazzo | Oct 27, 2020 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to...
by Dan Matarazzo | Oct 13, 2020 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, Millennials, Pricing
One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent survey by Point2Homes mentions that...