Housing Market Updates | Brandon Findley

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth

by Brandon Findley | Oct 9, 2019 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Recently two U.S. Census Bureau researchers released their findings on the biggest determinants of household wealth. What they found may help shape your view on building your family’s net worth. Many people plan to build their net worth by buying CDs or stocks, or...

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...

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound

by Brandon Findley | Oct 3, 2019 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound. 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home...

4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy Bill

by Brandon Findley | Oct 2, 2019 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

By making a few key upgrades to your home, you’ll save on your utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home. When you’re ready to sell your house, these key features will make it even more attractive to potential buyers. As a homeowner, it’s important...

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...