First Time Home Buyers Archives

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

by Dan Matarazzo | Jan 17, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing...

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Dan Matarazzo | Jan 13, 2023 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to...

Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

by Dan Matarazzo | Dec 2, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is...

How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market

by Dan Matarazzo | Dec 1, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and...

Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year

by Dan Matarazzo | Nov 30, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly...

Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Dan Matarazzo | Nov 19, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. When you’re ready to start...