What’s Really Happening with Home Prices?
Lately, you might have seen some news headlines suggesting that the “median” asking price of homes is falling, which can make it seem like homes are getting cheaper overall. However,…
The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, More Affordable Homes
Buying a home can feel challenging these days, but there’s some good news for potential buyers. Builders are shifting their focus to constructing smaller, more affordable homes, and they’re also…
The Importance of Pre-Approval in Your Homebuying Journey
Are you eyeing the housing market because you’ve noticed more homes for sale and falling mortgage rates? If you’re thinking about buying a home, getting pre-approved for a mortgage should…
Interest Rates Cut: Find Out What This Really Means for Homebuyer
The Federal Reserve recently announced a reduction in its benchmark short-term federal funds rate by 0.5%, marking the first such cut in four years. While this news might sound like…
Understanding Mortgage Trigger Leads: A Guide for Homebuyers
Starting your journey to secure a mortgage can unexpectedly open the floodgates to calls, emails, and letters from various mortgage lenders. This overwhelming influx is often due to something called…
How the Next Federal Reserve Meeting Could Affect Your Mortgage Rates
As we approach the next Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting scheduled for September 17-18, 2024, it’s crucial for both current homeowners and potential buyers to understand how this could influence mortgage…
Finding Your Ideal Mortgage Rate: What Number Are You Waiting For?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market the last few years, you likely already know how much the mortgage rates have significantly impacted the industry. Many people…
What You Need to Know About the Recession That Has Already Begun and How It Will Affect Home Prices
2024 began with optimism for the economy. Despite relatively high interest rates and efforts by the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of the economy in order to reduce the…
Protect Your Investment: Top Tips for Mortgage Fraud Prevention
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make in your life, and it should be a happy milestone. But, it’s also a time when you…
Navigating Negotiations: A Buyer and Seller Guide from NEO Home Loans
If you haven’t kept a pulse on the current real estate landscape, now is a good time to know that buyers have a little more wiggle room in negotiations. While…
