by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 20, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices, Interested Rates
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 17, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. And one thing you’ll want to be aware of is just how much the number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs has grown...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 17, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers
Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process. Here are just a few things experts say you should be thinking about as you plan...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | Jan 16, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices
There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets...
by Jorge E. Hidalgo | May 30, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You. There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are...
