by Wells Funding Group | Aug 23, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016 and where today falls by comparison. Generally speaking, when rates are low, you can afford more home for your money....
by Wells Funding Group | Aug 20, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do things like assess your budget, expand your search radius, look into other options, and determine your true needs. If...
by Wells Funding Group | Aug 19, 2021 | Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Gen Z, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Rent vs. Buy
There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American, explains...
by Wells Funding Group | Aug 18, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes sense. Some claim rapidly rising home prices are impacting demand and, by extension, leading to the recent slowdown in sales...
by Wells Funding Group | Aug 11, 2021 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing
There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than...
by Wells Funding Group | Aug 10, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
It’s no secret that one of the top stories in today’s real estate market is low housing supply and high buyer demand. If you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home or are someone who’s interested in downsizing, it may be worth considering a condominium...