by zyppr | Aug 7, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
by zyppr | Jul 3, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking...
by zyppr | May 22, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up...
by zyppr | May 15, 2023 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-up Buyers
Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage....
by zyppr | Mar 9, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers
Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer. 1. Lean on a Real...
by zyppr | Mar 2, 2023 | Move-up Buyers, Pricing, Sellers
Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market...