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Here are costs that often take first-time homebuyers by surprise!

1.  Home Inspection

Cost: $350–$500+

A home inspection lets you know of any potential problems — like mold, bad roof, water pressure, crawl space issues, etc. An inspection lets you know what you’re getting into before you buy.

Even if …

Why Home Prices Will (Likely) Keep Rising in 2022

A slowdown seems to be the general consensus among many housing analysts, economists and industry watchers.

But a “slowdown” is not a reversal. While home prices might rise more slowly next year, it’s almost certain they will continue to climb …

Most Single Women Households Say Homeownership is out of Reach

This headline really caught my eye!

“If you like it then you shoulda got a loan on it. All the single ladies! Well, ok, MANY of the single ladies feel that buying a home is Beyoncé their means”.

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Why The “Good Enough” Home May Be The Right Choice

How about not buying the perfect home but finding one that is “good enough”?  Buying the right home that doesn’t break your budget can help lay a solid financial foundation.  It is better to see buyers purchase a home …

Appraisal Gap Options for Buyers and Sellers in a High-Demand Market

Today’s purchase market is like one we have never seen. High demand and low inventory are driving purchase prices well above the list price. With this demand, buyers are paying more than the appraised value.

If an appraisal comes in …

How Does Housing Play a Part in Generational Wealth?

racial diversity in homeownershipDespite gains made after the signing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, currently 71 percent of Asian Americans, 54 percent of Hispanic Americans, and 63 percent of White Americans can afford to buy the typical home compared to only …

How to Navigate the Bidding Wars When Buying a Home! Part 2

Do your homework

Start looking at listings online, even if you aren’t quite ready to begin the process yet. It will give you an idea of neighborhoods and home types you like that are within your budget.

Get educated!!  Start …

How to Navigate the Bidding Wars When Buying a Home! Part 1

This is Part 1 of 2 on how to navigate the bidding wars when purchasing a home.

The pandemic has shown individuals and families that they need more space to “work from home” (WFH).  More Americans see the value of …

7 Tough Questions to See if Your Are Ready to Buy a Home!

One of the biggest reasons holding potential home buyers back is education and cost.  EducateHomeBuyers.org holds “free” virtual classes to help folks understand the process and takes the anxiety out of the purchasing a home.  There are many individuals and …

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

It is important to understand the typical costs when selling your home.  Many real estate professionals will be happy to give you a Market Analysis on your home to establish value.  If you ask, they will also give you an …