by David Floyd | Oct 15, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream...
by David Floyd | Oct 11, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
We have all seen the headlines that report that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in the last ten years, and those headlines are accurate. But, have you ever wondered why the headlines don’t say the last 25 years, the last 20 years,...
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by David Floyd | Oct 5, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights: According to a study by GOBankingRates, it is cheaper to buy a home than rent in 38 states across the country. In six states the difference between buying & renting would account for less than a $50 monthly difference, leaving the choice up to...
by David Floyd | Sep 26, 2018 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live. There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment is required, and it is this...
by David Floyd | Aug 21, 2018 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Myths
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House Hunters,” “Property Brothers,” and so many more...
by David Floyd | Aug 1, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this...
