by Wells Funding Group | Feb 2, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year...
by Wells Funding Group | Feb 1, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of us have spent more time at home and that’s led us to re-evaluate both what we need in a house and how much we appreciate having a...
by Wells Funding Group | Jan 28, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan...
by Wells Funding Group | Jan 26, 2022 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report from realtor.com: “More than 3 in 4 recent buyers, 78%, took [natural disasters] into account when choosing the locations of their...
by Wells Funding Group | Jan 24, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s...
by Wells Funding Group | Jan 19, 2022 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t...
