How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next House in Cash

How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and w

Reasons Your House is Not Selling

Frustrated because selling your house isn’t going as smoothly as you planned?  Here’s why it may be sitting on the market without any bites. It’s overpriced, it needs repairs, or you’ve limited your showing times. The good news is, these are all things that can be fixed. If your house is sitting ins

Homes Are Less Expensive in the Winter

Cooler weather usually brings cooler home prices.  Data shows homes are typically about 5% less expensive in the winter compared to when prices usually peak in the summer. That’s because competition slows down and sellers are more open to negotiating this time of year. Ready to take advantage of the

Truth About Down Payments

Think you have to put 20% down when you buy a house? Think again. Unless it’s specified by your loan type or lender, you don’t always have to. And the truth is, most homebuyers don’t.  The median down payment for first-time buyers is 9% -- but most of the time you don’t even have to put that much do