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New Build Financing Insights
In the current market, some new build lenders offer substantial credits to lower interest rates. While this may seem appealing, it's crucial to evaluate the long-term implications. We recently reviewed a client's loan estimate with nearly $40,000 in credits to reduce interest rates, but the home's price was only $380,000. Essentially, they were paying almost 10% more for the house upfront. Yikes! Check out this weeks Saturday Strategy Video
Check this out... the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) exists to reflect the true interest rate. In some cases, it can be deceptively high, around 11 to 13%+, due to excessive upfront costs.
Don't rush into decisions. The lowest rate with the wrong strategy can cost you thousands.
Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
Monday July 15th, 2025 Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent or lender ( hopefully not ) They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it.…
📈 Mortgage Applications Surge 25% Year-Over-Year 🏡
Inside Lending – For the week of JULY 14, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It’s a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water.”—Franklin P. Jones, American journalist NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported purchase mortgage applications surged 9% on the week, to the highest…
The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
Thursday July 11th, 2025 There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some…
Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
Wednesday July 10th, 2025 If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first: Ultimately, what’s right for you depends on a lot of factors. And that’s where an agent’s experience can really help make your next step clear. They know your…
Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why
Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why Monday June 30th, 2025For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Affordability,Buying Tips Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below): And what’s behind the…
🏡 Buyer Leverage Grows as Price Cuts and Inventory Rise 📉📈
Inside Lending For the week of JULY 7, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Cure for an obsession: get another one.”—Mason Cooley, American aphorist NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Residential construction spending slowed a trifle in May compared to the revised estimate reported for the month before. Homebuilders are curtailing spending as they focus on completions to meet…
What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
Monday July 7th, 2025 If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Lenders are making it slightly easier for well-qualified buyers to access financing, which is…
Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again
Thursday July 3rd, 2025 If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few years ago, but that’s not a…
Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many people think it is –…
Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
When it’s time to sell your home, hiring a skilled real estate agent can be the smartest move you make. While selling on your own might seem tempting, having an experienced agent in your corner can help you sell faster, for more money, and with fewer surprises along the way. Here are the top five…
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