Buying Myths | Brandon Findley

Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable

by Brandon Findley | Jan 15, 2020 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years. It’s not, however, just the price of a home...

Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Brandon Findley | Oct 25, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics

Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process: 71% of...

What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage?

by Brandon Findley | Oct 8, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

It’s common knowledge that your FICO® score plays an important role in the homebuying process. However, many buyers have misconceptions regarding what exactly is required to get the loans they need. While a recent announcement from CNBC shares that the average...

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

by Brandon Findley | Oct 7, 2019 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Contrary to common misconception, a down payment is often much less than many believe. According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a home in today’s market: “More than 6 in...

Homeowners Are Happy! Renters? Not So Much.

by Brandon Findley | Sep 26, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial benefits of owning a home. However, two recent studies show that the non-financial benefits might be even more valuable. In a recent survey, Bank of...

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?

by Brandon Findley | Sep 25, 2019 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it ‘Black Friday’ for homebuyers. Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting...