by Wells Funding Group | Jul 6, 2021 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners...
by Wells Funding Group | Jul 5, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportunity to get more home for your money. The challenge is inventory. Like you, many buyers want to capitalize on these market...
by Wells Funding Group | Jun 29, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Shawn Telford,...
by Wells Funding Group | Jun 25, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership improves your quality of life, and the...
by Wells Funding Group | Jun 23, 2021 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership is Affordable Housing,...
by Wells Funding Group | Jun 22, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved 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 crucial to...