by Wells Funding Group | Apr 26, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just...
by Wells Funding Group | Apr 25, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is...
by Wells Funding Group | Apr 24, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to...
by Wells Funding Group | Apr 21, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search. If you’re looking to buy a...
by Wells Funding Group | Apr 20, 2023 | For Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the...
by Wells Funding Group | Apr 18, 2023 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Millennials
In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why?...