For Buyers Archives - Page 4 of 5

For Buyers

Articles written to help buyers.

How Does Housing Help Build Family Wealth?

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

As the economy continues to improve, more and more Americans are seeing their personal financial situations also improving. One way to dramatically increase family wealth is through the acquisition of real estate.

Renting vs. Buying: What Does it Really Cost? [INFOGRAPHIC]

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

The percentage of income needed to afford a median priced home is almost half the percentage of income needed to afford median rent.

Billionaire: Buy a Home… And if You Can, Buy a Second Home!

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Three years ago, John Paulson gave a keynote address at the CNBC/Institutional Investor Conference. In his speech, he told those in attendance that he believes housing will continue its strong recovery for the next 4 to 7 years, saying that:

Investors: More Sales and Higher Prices

in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

Characteristics of both vacation home purchasers and investors.

VA Appraisal Guidelines – Is Your Home VA Loan Compliant?

in For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate, VA Loan

by Samantha Reeves Published: September 28, 2015 VA home loans are low-cost, flexible and borrower-friendly. And they’re soaring in popularity. It’s no wonder that eager sellers want to tap into the VA buyer market. What’s the first step toward that goal? Ensuring that properties meet VA appraisal guidelines. In truth, […]

5 Mortgages That Require No Down Payment Or A Small One | Bankrate.com

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate, VA Loan

Homebuyers with little savings are finding more home loans are available for a low down payment — some even have no down payment.

Buying a Home is 36% Less Expensive Than Renting Nationwide!

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate, Renting

Homeownership remains cheaper than renting…

5 Rookie Mistakes By First-Time Homebuyers (And How To Avoid Them)

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Financing, Real Estate

By Movement Mortgage | Jonathan McFadden | Read Bio This is it: The big one. You’ve scoped out the neighborhood, saved for your down payment and found your custom kitchen and perfect bathroom tile. You’re trading the world of rental apartments, condos and townhomes for one of the biggest financial commitments of your life: […]

What Everyone Should Know About Condo Ownership (But No One Tells You)

in Condo & HOA, For Buyers, For Sellers, Wealth Building

Thinking about purchasing that condo? Before you jump in, get an insider’s perspective on possible pitfalls in this article! View the full article: What Everyone Should Know About Condo Ownership (But No One Tells You) on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights […]

Building Wealth: First Rung on the Ladder is Housing

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

How Housing Matters is a joint project of the Urban Land Institute and the MacArthur Foundation. It is “an online resource for the most rigorous research and practical information on how a quality, stable, affordable home in a vibrant community contributes to individual and community success”. A recent story they […]

Vacation Home Sales: Sales Down, Prices Up

in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2016 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey. The survey revealed many characteristics of both vacation home purchasers and investors. Today, we want to concentrate on the vacation real estate market.

The Top Reasons Why Americans Buy Homes

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Renting

Today’s home buyers value the emotional benefits of owning a home as much as the financial ones.

You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think

in Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Home Ownership, Move-Up Buyers

In a study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide, it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough for a down payment on their dream home.

More & More Singles Are Falling For Their Dream Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: 24% of all recent home buyers were single at the time of purchase. 47% of single men cite the desire to own a home of their own as the primary reason to buy. 18% of first-time buyers were single women. Source: My KCM

Don’t Be Fooled… Home ownership Is A Great Investment! [INFOGRAPHIC]

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Home ownership is a great investment. Whether you rent or own, you are paying a mortgage. Yours when you own, your landlord’s when you rent.

Singles Are Falling For Their Dream Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

24% of all recent buyers were single at the time of purchase, and nearly 20% of first-time buyers were single women.

Do You Know The Difference Your Interest Rate Makes? [INFOGRAPHIC]

in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Financing, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate

Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years. The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford.