by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 29, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Uncategorized
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan options you qualify for and what your terms might be. But there’s a myth about credit scores that may be holding some buyers back. The...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 29, 2025 | Buying Tips, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 28, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices
Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 24, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers
Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is actually the highest level ever recorded by the National Association of...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 23, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 20, 2025 | Equity, For Buyers
Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many factors at play...
