by Wells Funding Group | Oct 13, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space...
by Wells Funding Group | Oct 12, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If...
by Wells Funding Group | Oct 7, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR):...
by Wells Funding Group | Oct 6, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course,...
by Wells Funding Group | Oct 5, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate...
by Wells Funding Group | Sep 30, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home...