Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?

by Wells Funding Group | Feb 15, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built.The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the RiseWhile...

[:en]Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership[:]

by Wells Funding Group | Feb 14, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

[:en]No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a...

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

by Wells Funding Group | Feb 13, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you...

How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Wells Funding Group | Feb 10, 2023 | First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect...

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment

by Wells Funding Group | Feb 3, 2023 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyer, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to...

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

by Wells Funding Group | Jan 31, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.Now, however, rates are beginning to come...