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 need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for. Continue Reading about What You Should Know About Closing Costs
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Property Disclosures – Who? What? When?
Property Disclosures - Who? What? When? When selling your home, you are obligated, by law, to disclose certain information about your property. Most states require that all residential home sellers complete a written property disclosure form, but let's take a look at Ohio's laws in particular. THE BASICS Ohio law requires most residential home owners to complete a residential Continue Reading about Property Disclosures – Who? What? When?
How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008. Continue Reading about Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years
The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome in a market that has fewer homes for sale than it did in the years leading up to the pandemic. Continue Reading about Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years
How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for households of color. It’s an important experience to talk about, along with how it can make all the difference for diverse Continue Reading about How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate
The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started coming down from last year’s peak, they’re still higher than they were Continue Reading about The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
